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Re:Show HN: A better visual builder for complex business logic by jfoutz on Tuesday October 03, 2023 @03:12PM (#37756191)
Maybe take a look at cobol.

I know, I know. But it was designed for non programmers.

Their syntax in this case is

Perform . . . Times

The language might give some insight by offering a different perspective

Re:Show HN: A better visual builder for complex business logic by frankgrecojr on Tuesday October 03, 2023 @03:16PM (#37756242)
TIL! That syntax reminds me of Ruby a little bit.