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What is distinct about exec of a builtin?



Hello,
reading the source I've noted that one can exec builtin. Tested `exec
type -w run-help`, it worked and shell quickly exited. I wonder what
can this functionality be used for? Is there anything distinct about
exec'ing a builtin?

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