How can one properly close access to a file after loading its contents into an array in PHP?

After loading the contents of a file into an array in PHP, it is important to properly close the file handle to release system resources. This can be done using the fclose() function in PHP. By closing the file handle, you ensure that the file is no longer locked and can be accessed by other processes. 

$file = fopen('example.txt', 'r');
$array = file('example.txt');

// Process the contents of the file

fclose($file);

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