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+
+### Checklist
+- [ ] Pull request details were added to CHANGELOG.md
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+Changelog
+==========
+
+<!--
+
+Newest changes should be on top.
+
+This document is user facing. Please word the changes in such a way
+that users understand how the changes affect the new version.
+-->
+
+version 1.0.0-dev
+---------------------------
++ <a change>