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# remove(_:)

Remove a `Unicode.Scalar` representation of a character from the `CharacterSet`.

```
@discardableResult mutating func remove(_ character: Unicode.Scalar) -> Unicode.Scalar?
```

## Discussion

`Unicode.Scalar` values are available on `Swift.String.UnicodeScalarView`.

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