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# filter(_:)

Generates a slice that contains the elements that satisfy the predicate.

```
func filter(_ isIncluded: (DiscontiguousColumnSlice<WrappedElement>.Element) throws -> Bool) rethrows -> DiscontiguousColumnSlice<WrappedElement>
```

## Parameters

`isIncluded`

A predicate closure that returns a Boolean.
The method uses the closure to determine whether it includes an element in the slice.

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