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Paper clips are a temporary means of grouping together separate pieces of paper, allowing flexibility in adding, or removing, sheets without any damage to the group as a whole.

Staples are a more permanent means of grouping separate papers, requiring replacement of the staple to add or remove sheets from the group.

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