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Explain when *lifting* works and when it doesn't #15952

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File: content/docs/iac/concepts/inputs-outputs/apply.md

In the Inputs/Outputs docs there is the following:

An easier way to access deeply nested properties is by using lifting. Lifting allows you to access properties and elements directly from the Output itself without needing apply.

Then after the example the section finishes with

This approach is easier to read and write and does not lose any important dependency information that is needed to properly create and maintain the stack. This approach doesn’t work in all cases, but when it does, it can be a great help.

I agree the approach is easier to read and write and I'd like to understand when I can or cannot use it.

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