Can ${NaBH}_{4}$ reduce imine?

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Reductive amination:
Reductive amination is a chemical reaction in which a secondary amine group is formed when a ketone reacts with a primary amine.
Imine is formed as an intermediate in this reaction which is reduced to form the secondary amine.
An example of reductive amination is given as follows:

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