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Expand Up @@ -112,8 +112,8 @@ an unknown set of names into the interpreter, possibly hiding some things
you have already defined.

Note that in general the practice of importing ``*`` from a module or package is
frowned upon, since it often causes poorly readable code. However, it is okay to
use it to save typing in interactive sessions.
frowned upon, since it often causes poorly readable code. However, it's acceptable
only in interactive sessions for exploration; avoid in production code.

If the module name is followed by :keyword:`!as`, then the name
following :keyword:`!as` is bound directly to the imported module.
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