A couple of extensions to `with` that would be worthwhile

[Paul Backus]

On Thursday, 14 October 2021 at 13:50:29 UTC, Tejas wrote:
> So is it safe to say what Andrei wants can be accomplished with 
> new block + `with`?

Yes.

> Is this proposed extension merely syntax sugar, then?

Yes, but most syntax is syntax sugar. The main issue with it is 
that it's inconsistent with other, similar syntax sugar that's 
already in the language.