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The double-dot operator works for any level of nesting

 


package{
  import flash.display.Sprite;
  
  public class Main extends Sprite{
    public function Main(){

        var author:XML = <author><name><firstName>Darron</firstName></name></author>;
        
        trace( author..firstName );
  

    }
  }
}








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