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+= rust-ci-test
+
+// x-release-please-start-version
+
+version: 3.4.36 foo
+https://example.com/3.4.36/bar
+
+// x-release-please-end
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-# rust-ci-test
-
-<!-- x-release-please-start-version -->
-
-version: 3.4.36 foo
-https://example.com/3.4.36/bar
-
-<!-- x-release-please-end -->