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# mutableSpan

A mutable span over the elements of this array.

```
var mutableSpan: MutableSpan<Element> { mutating get }
```

## Return Value

A `MutableSpan` over the elements of this array.

## Discussion> Complexity: O(1) when the array’s storage is uniquely referenced,
> O(*n*) otherwise.

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