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Annotate precedence in grammar with superscript "HP"?

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Description

Basically, we change :

[_Expression_] `*` [_Expression_]\

to

[_Expression_]<sup>[HP]</sup> `*` [_Expression_]<sup>[HP]</sup>\

[HP]: ../expressions.md#expression-precedence

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Find the grammar rule in the Rust Reference that matches the shown Expression * Expression form. Update both operand references with the superscript HP link and add the referenced expression-precedence link; done means the rendered grammar annotates precedence consistently.

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Tech stack
rust
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
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Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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