Note: This template should not be used directly; {{subst:prod|reason}} should be used instead. The subst: part is important for technical reasons explained in the talk page. This template should not be subst: itself (that is, do not use {{subst:dated prod|...}}). Please remember to use an edit summary when either proposing an article for deletion, or when removing the prod tag.

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