How can PHP file upload functionality be utilized to ensure the successful sending of attachments in email scripts?

To ensure successful sending of attachments in email scripts using PHP file upload functionality, you can first upload the file to a temporary location on the server, then use the PHPMailer library to attach the file to the email before sending it. 

<?php
// Upload file to temporary location
$target_dir = "uploads/";
$target_file = $target_dir . basename($_FILES["fileToUpload"]["name"]);
move_uploaded_file($_FILES["fileToUpload"]["tmp_name"], $target_file);

// Include PHPMailer library
require 'PHPMailer/PHPMailerAutoload.php';

// Create a new PHPMailer instance
$mail = new PHPMailer;

// Set up the email
$mail->setFrom('your@example.com', 'Your Name');
$mail->addAddress('recipient@example.com', 'Recipient Name');
$mail->Subject = 'Email with Attachment';
$mail->Body = 'This email contains an attachment.';

// Add the uploaded file as an attachment
$mail->addAttachment($target_file);

// Send the email
if (!$mail->send()) {
    echo 'Message could not be sent.';
    echo 'Mailer Error: ' . $mail->ErrorInfo;
} else {
    echo 'Message has been sent';
}

// Delete the temporary file
unlink($target_file);
?>

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