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@@ -46,5 +46,3 @@ taking a lot of time to make a new one.
    * testing-in-python@lists.idyll.org (only major/minor releases)
 
    And announce it on `Twitter <https://twitter.com/>`_ with the ``#pytest`` hashtag.
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-#. After a minor/major release, merge ``release-X.Y.Z`` into ``master`` and push (or open a PR).