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@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ But part of the release process requires a local check, which DOES depend upon y
 % git push -f origin release-3.1.x
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-. Once completed, push the `3.1.x` branch for next version's snapshots.
+5. Once completed, push the `3.1.x` branch for next version's snapshots.
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 % git checkout 3.1.x