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Why does the finally block run even if there is a return statement inside the try or catch block?

ABecause PHP ignores <code>return</code> statements inside <code>try</code> or <code>catch</code> blocks.

BBecause <code>finally</code> is designed to execute cleanup code regardless of how the block exits.

CBecause <code>finally</code> only runs when there is no exception.

DBecause <code>return</code> statements are delayed until after <code>finally</code> finishes.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand purpose of finally block
finally is meant to run cleanup or final steps no matter how the try-catch ends.
Step 2: Explain interaction with return
Even if return is called, finally runs before the function actually returns.
Final Answer:
finally runs to execute cleanup regardless of block exit. -> Option B
Quick Check:
finally always runs for cleanup [OK]

Quick Trick: finally runs for cleanup even with return [OK]

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