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+-   [ ] The title of this PR follows the `location of change: brief description of change` format, e.g. `01_helloWorld: Update test cases`
 
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+Complete the following checkboxes ONLY IF they are applicable to your PR. You can complete them later if they are not currently applicable:
+-   [ ] I have ensured any exercise files included in this PR have passed all of their tests
 
-**1. Description of the Changes**
-<!-- A clear and concise description of your changes. If this PR is not related to an open issue also include why you are proposing these changes, such as what benefits the changes have or what problem(s) they solve. --> 
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+**1. Because:**
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+If this PR closes an open issue, replace the XXXXX below with the issue number, e.g. Closes #2013. Or if the issue is in another TOP repo replace the #XXXXX with the URL of the issue, e.g. Closes https://github.com/TheOdinProject/curriculum/issues/XXXXX
 
-**2. Related Issue**
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+Otherwise, provide a clear and concise reason for your pull request, e.g. what problem it solves or what benefit it provides. If this PR is related to, but does not close, another issue or PR, you can also link it as above without the 'Closes' keyword, e.g. "Related to #2013".
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 Closes #XXXXX
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+**2. This PR:**
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+**3. Additional Information:**
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