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# first(matchingCategory:)

Finds and returns the first tag matching the specified category.

```
func first<T>(matchingCategory category: CMTypedTag<T>.Category) -> CMTypedTag<T>? where T : Sendable
```

## Discussion

- category: The category to match.

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