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 ### 🔗 Linked issue
 
-<!-- Please ensure there is an open issue and mention its number as: Fixes #123 -->
+<!-- If it resolves an open issue, please link the issue here. For example "Resolves #123" -->
 
 ### ❓ Type of change
 
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 <!-- Describe your changes in detail -->
 <!-- Why is this change required? What problem does it solve? -->
-<!-- If it resolves an open issue, please link to the issue here. For example "Resolves #1337" -->
 
 ### 📝 Checklist