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If directory not empty rsync
$ rsync -r --delete source_${directory} destination_directory
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This command will sync the contents of source_directory to destination_directory, deleting any extra files in destination_directory that are not in source_directory.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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