diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
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+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -24,7 +24,14 @@ possible/practical for writing an automated test
 ### Notes for release
 
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