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@@ -1408,13 +1408,17 @@ The following environment variables are set for Linux containers:
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Additionally, the operator can **set any environment variable** in the
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container by using one or more `-e` flags, even overriding those mentioned
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-above, or already defined by the developer with a Dockerfile `ENV`:
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+above, or already defined by the developer with a Dockerfile `ENV`. If the
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+operator names an environment variable without specifying a value, then the
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+current value of the named variable is propagated into the container's environment:
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```bash
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-$ docker run -e "deep=purple" --rm alpine env
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+$ export today=Wednesday
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+$ docker run -e "deep=purple" -e today --rm alpine env
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PATH=/usr/local/sbin:/usr/local/bin:/usr/sbin:/usr/bin:/sbin:/bin
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HOSTNAME=d2219b854598
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deep=purple
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+today=Wednesday
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HOME=/root
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```
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