# The data dict has a "user" key with a nested dict containing "name", but no "email" key

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Domain: Python · Difficulty: medium

## Problem

The data dict has a "user" key with a nested dict containing "name", but no "email" key. Use chained .get() calls to safely access the missing "email" key, returning "N/A" as the default. Print the result.

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