> I think it was settled that it should be a new hook.  The only issue I
> have is with the _q_import name.  The hook could be used to lazily
> create things other than modules.

In fact, as I think of it, my _q_import may well return a callable object
in an (already imported) module.  _q_resolve, maybe?

jon

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