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==Simpler examples==

It is impossible give a fully worked-out interesting example. We need at least 4 elements (1-, 2-, 3-length chains being understoodsubsumed in other notations). 1s do nothing interesting, and 3→3→3→3 is much greater than Graham's number. Any chain beginning with two 2s stands for 4. That leaves very little room.

2→3→2→2