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 - [ ] I have written a descriptive pull-request title
 - [ ] I have verified that there are no overlapping [pull-requests](https://github.com/SixLabors/ImageSharp/pulls) open
-- [ ] I have verified that I am following matches the existing coding patterns and practice as demonstrated in the repository. These follow strict Stylecop rules :cop:.
+- [ ] I have verified that I am following the existing coding patterns and practice as demonstrated in the repository. These follow strict Stylecop rules :cop:.
 - [ ] I have provided test coverage for my change (where applicable)
 
 ### Description