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-> (12/19/24) Hello! MarkItDown team members will be resting and recharging with family and friends over the holiday period. Activity/responses on the project may be delayed during the period of Dec 21-Jan 06. We will be excited to engage with you in the new year!
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 # MarkItDown
 
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