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i wanted recover files while recovering them made folder used of disk space , space free 0 bytes. how can delete not allowing me delete it?

sudo rm -rf <your folder path>

what command force recursive removal of files , directories within specified directory, directory itself.

note: please make sure backup needed files, , very careful when using command! using on system directory or files will, in essence, destroy system!