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# contains(_:)

Returns a Boolean value that indicates whether the given element exists in the set.

```
func contains(_ element: MarkupOrderedSet.Element) -> Bool
```

## Parameters

`element`

An element to look for in the set.

## Return Value

`true` if member exists in the set; otherwise, `false`.

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