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(python2.1-tut.info)pass Statements

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`pass' Statements
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The `pass' statement does nothing.  It can be used when a statement is
required syntactically but the program requires no action.  For example:

     >>> while 1:
     ...       pass # Busy-wait for keyboard interrupt
     ...