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@@ -51,11 +51,24 @@ QEMU coding style.
 
 4. Block structure
 
-Every indented statement is braced; even if the block contains just one
-statement.  The opening brace is on the line that contains the control
-flow statement that introduces the new block; the closing brace is on the
-same line as the else keyword, or on a line by itself if there is no else
-keyword.  Example:
+Usually indented statements are braced; even if the block contains just one
+statement. When braces reduce readability, they are not mandatory.
+
+Examples:
+
+    if (a == 5)
+        break;
+
+    if (b == 6) {
+        c = do_something();
+        /* Probably more code to be added here later */
+    }
+
+The opening brace is on the line that contains the control flow statement
+that introduces the new block; the closing brace is on the same line as
+the else keyword, or on a line by itself if there is no else keyword.
+
+Example:
 
     if (a == 5) {
         printf("a was 5.\n");