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@@ -495,7 +495,7 @@ Run them in that order before pushing. CI enforces the same checks.
 - Do not open Docker integration PRs.
 - Do not open README change PRs just open an issue for it.
 - Run the full check sequence before opening a pull request.
-- The syntax Except X, Y is brought back in python 3.14 final version (not in 3.14 alpha). Keep in mind before opening PRs.
+- The syntax `except X, Y` is brought back in python 3.14 final version (not in 3.14 alpha). Keep in mind before opening PRs.
 
 ## License