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in thread Algorithm inspiration required.

loop until you find something that's different from your candidate. That something is probably a good choice of anchor

I think this notion is the key to a solution.

I haven't wrapped my brain around it yet, but I have some ideas. Many thanks for your input. I come back when I have something workable.

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