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-Variable substitution occurs at two distinct times, depending on where
-the variable is being used.
-Variables in dependency lines are expanded as the line is read.
+Variable substitution occurs at distinct times, depending on the type of line.
+Variables in dependency lines, conditional directives and include statements
+are expanded as the line is read.
Variables in shell commands are expanded when the shell command is
executed.
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