Braces are used to link two or more lines of writing:

They are also used to group items in formulas and equations. See 7.39 Multiples.
In mathematical usage, the preferred order for multiple brackets is as follows:
Note that square brackets enclose round brackets, in contrast to the practice in non-mathematical usage.
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