If one needs the space occupied by a basket (not just the basket itself) and there is muktze inside, may one carry the basket with the muktze to vacate the space?
Synopsis
When one needs the physical space (not just the basket), one may carry the basket with the muktze inside to clear the area, even without shaking out the muktze first.
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