diff --git a/etc/NEWS b/etc/NEWS
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--- a/etc/NEWS
+++ b/etc/NEWS
@@ -1214,6 +1214,7 @@ intervals.  You can use it for whatever purpose you like, but the
 typical scenario is to keep track of how much time you spend working
 on certain projects.
 
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