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index ffc9c4b..b30b2e3 100644
--- a/package-lock.json
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@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
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+        "node": ">=12"
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diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 3334e7b..d69b1eb 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@
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