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An exponential lower bound for one-time-only branching programs

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Žák, S. (1984). An exponential lower bound for one-time-only branching programs. In: Chytil, M.P., Koubek, V. (eds) Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science 1984. MFCS 1984. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 176. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/BFb0030340

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