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# strongObjects()

Returns a new pointer array that maintains strong references to its elements.

```
class func strongObjects() -> NSPointerArray
```

## Return Value

A new pointer array that maintains strong references to its elements.

## See Also

[`+  pointerArrayWithOptions:`](/documentation/Foundation/NSPointerArray/pointerArrayWithOptions:)

Returns a new pointer array initialized to use the given options.

[`+  pointerArrayWithPointerFunctions:`](/documentation/Foundation/NSPointerArray/pointerArrayWithPointerFunctions:)

A new pointer array initialized to use the given functions.

[`+  pointerArrayWithWeakObjects`](/documentation/Foundation/NSPointerArray/pointerArrayWithWeakObjects)

Returns a new pointer array that maintains weak references to its elements.


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