$ rm -rf build
$ rm -i note.txt
| -r | recurse into directories (delete their contents) |
| -f | force — ignore missing files, never prompt |
| -i | prompt before every removal |
| -v | verbose — explain what is being done |
| -d | remove empty directories |
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