diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index a56fa75bfcc7..3071a40497aa 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -81,6 +81,7 @@ The changelog generator relies on the presence of the upgrade guidelines section
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 ### Submitter checklist
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 - [ ] The Jira issue, if it exists, is well-described.
 - [ ] The changelog entries and upgrade guidelines are appropriate for the audience affected by the change (users or developers, depending on the change) and are in the imperative mood (see [examples](https://github.com/jenkins-infra/jenkins.io/blob/master/content/_data/changelogs/weekly.yml)). Fill in the **Proposed upgrade guidelines** section only if there are breaking changes or changes that may require extra steps from users during upgrade.
 - [ ] There is automated testing or an explanation as to why this change has no tests.
@@ -90,7 +91,6 @@ The changelog generator relies on the presence of the upgrade guidelines section
 - [ ] For dependency updates, there are links to external changelogs and, if possible, full differentials.
 - [ ] For new APIs and extension points, there is a link to at least one consumer.
 
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 ### Desired reviewers
 
 @mention
@@ -101,8 +101,8 @@ If you need an accelerated review process by the community (e.g., for critical b
 
 Before the changes are marked as `ready-for-merge`:
 
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 ### Maintainer checklist
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 - [ ] There are at least two (2) approvals for the pull request and no outstanding requests for change.
 - [ ] Conversations in the pull request are over, or it is explicit that a reviewer is not blocking the change.
 - [ ] Changelog entries in the pull request title and/or **Proposed changelog entries** are accurate, human-readable, and in the imperative mood.