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# init(sampleBuffer:)

```
init?(sampleBuffer: CMSampleBuffer)
```

## Parameters

`sampleBuffer`

A CMSampleBuffer with media type kCMMediaType_Metadata.

## Return Value

An instance of AVTimedMetadataGroup.

## Discussion

\abstract Initializes an instance of AVTimedMetadataGroup with a sample buffer.

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