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+Hi,
+
+Before creating an issue, please check out the Contributing Guide:
+
+https://github.com/ankane/searchkick/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md
+
+Thanks!
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-Hi,
-
-Before creating an issue, please check out the Contributing Guide:
-
-https://github.com/ankane/searchkick/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md
-
-Thanks!
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