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# init(unsafeElements:)

Unsafely convert a typed span to a raw span.

```
init<Element>(unsafeElements elements: consuming MutableSpan<Element>)
```

## Parameters

`elements`

An existing `MutableSpan<Element>`, from which this
`MutableRawSpan` will inherit its lifetime.

## Discussion

Creates a `MutableRawSpan` over the memory represented
by a `MutableSpan<Element>`.

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