Why is sex (that is, being a sexually-reproducing rather than asexually-reproducing species) considered to be a benefit in terms of evolutionary forces and selection?

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Why is sex (that is, being a sexually-reproducing rather than asexually-reproducing species) considered to be a benefit in terms of evolutionary forces and selection?