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 and format your pull request [using this template](https://github.com/Heavy-Division/heavy-division-bot/blob/staging/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md)
 
 Ping or DM HowNowBrownCrow#2591 on Discord if you have any questions.
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