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 Please fill in this template.
 
-- [ ] Prefer to make your PR against the `master` branch.
+- [ ] Make your PR against the `master` branch.
 - [ ] Use a meaningful title for the pull request. Include the name of the package modified.
 - [ ] Test the change in your own code.
 - [ ] Follow the advice from the [readme](https://github.com/DefinitelyTyped/DefinitelyTyped#make-a-pull-request).