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+Your helpful description goes here
+
+---
+
+:sparkles: This pull request is here for:
+* [ ] a full review, I think it's ready to merge :eyeglasses:
+* [ ] a general review, I'm still working, but looking for feedback :flashlight:
+* [ ] casual glances and feedback if you want, in-depth analysis not appropriate yet :cake:
+* [ ] do not look at this :hibiscus: (you were warned)
+
+This pull request:
+* [ ] directly addresses an issue in the issue queue
+* [ ] is something I'm noodling on and proposing we consider doing :ramen:
+* [ ] is a bug fix :bug: