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@@ -1,10 +1,8 @@
-<!--
-Before submitting this pull request, please first:
+<!-- PR checklist -->
 
-- [ ] State that it "Resolves #xyz".
-- [ ] Ensure your code is up-to-date with `master`.
+- [ ] Resolves #xyz.
+- [ ] Code is up-to-date with `master`.
 - [ ] Add tests that fail without your changes.
 - [ ] Update all relevant [documentation](../docs).
-- [ ] Assign the PR to the appropriate subsystem [maintainer](https://aka.ms/psowners).
-- [ ] Check that your commits follow our [contributing guidelines](CONTRIBUTING.md)
--->
+
+<!-- Provide more details about the PR below -->