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    "Can a child branch be restored like a root branch?",
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    "Does an automatic backup mean the original operation had no impact?",
    "Can a restore interrupt existing connections?",
    "What should procurement ask about branch recovery limits?",
    "Which branch lineage should a saved review identify?",
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