# Given the set animals, remove 'cat' using .remove()

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Domain: Python · Difficulty: medium

## Problem

Given the set animals, remove 'cat' using .remove(). Then use .discard() to safely try removing 'hamster' (which is not in the set). Print the sorted remaining animals as a list.

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