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# MediaPlaybackSnapshot.PlaybackState.playing(rate:)

Content is currently playing.

```
case playing(rate: Float = 1.0)
```

## Discussion

The associated `rate` reflects the actual speed at which content is advancing,
including temporary changes like seeking (for example, `5.0` during fast-forward).

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