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# NSUnionRange(_:_:)

Returns the union of the specified ranges.

```
func NSUnionRange(_ range1: NSRange, _ range2: NSRange) -> NSRange
```

## Return Value

A range covering all indices in and between `range1` and `range2`. If one range is completely contained in the other, the returned range is equal to the larger range.

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