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    In environments with a high frequency of signals like `SIGINT` and `SIGHUP`, the `read -t` Bash command can exit prematurely. This issue occurs because the signals interrupt the system call underlying `read`, leading to an early failure return. The blog proposes handling or blocking signals during `read` operations or retrying them post-interruption, offering practical examples for enhancing script reliability in signal-heavy contexts.