Explore Re-including exempted files in CODEOWNERS

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Currently, our CODEOWNERS implementation supports file exclusion using the !#{path} syntax, allowing organizations to exclude specific files from codeowner rules. We want to extend this functionality to support re-inclusion of previously excluded files, similar to .gitignore's behavior.

Current Behavior:

• Files can be excluded using !#{path} syntax
• Exclusions are final within their section
• No way to re-include previously excluded files

Proposed Behavior:

• Allow re-inclusion of previously excluded files
• Maintain consistent behavior within CODEOWNERS sections

Technical Requirements:

1. Explore complexity required in a SPIKE
2. Implement logic for re-inclusion rules

Considerations:

• Performance impact of additional rule processing
• Complexity of rule evaluation order
• Clear documentation for users
• Edge cases handling

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