How can cronjobs be utilized to automate the process of sending reminder emails in PHP applications?

To automate the process of sending reminder emails in PHP applications, cronjobs can be utilized to schedule a script that will run at specified intervals to send out the reminders. This allows for the reminders to be sent automatically without manual intervention. 

// This PHP script can be scheduled as a cronjob to send reminder emails at specified intervals

// Connect to database and fetch list of users who need reminders
// Send reminder emails to each user
// Update database to mark reminders as sent

// Example usage:
// */5 * * * * php /path/to/reminder_script.php

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