Name: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waco South by IHG
Address: 5701 Legend Lake Parkway, Kendrick, Waco, Texas, United States of America, Waco, McLennan County, US
Price range: $98–$229 per night
Rating: 8.73

What guests think

Across many reviews, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Waco South by IHG is praised for very clean spaces, comfortable rooms, and a convenient, safe location near restaurants, shopping, and the hospital, with staff frequently described as friendly and helpful.

Common drawbacks include intermittent issues with the pool (closures or cold water), one elevator often out of service, and occasional noise between rooms. Several guests also report AC limits or cooling problems, sporadic hot-water or plumbing issues, and some frustrations with refunds, overbooking, or slow service. Overall, expect a clean, comfortable stay in a handy Waco location with mostly warm service and some facility quirks.

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Facilities

Indoor pool is frequently reported closed, unheated, or too cold, and one of the two elevators is often out of service, causing waits. Parking is generally available but a few guests reported unexpected fees; exterior lighting and handicap parking enforcement were occasional issues.

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Susan

Mar 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Three EV chargers. No pets allowed. No smoking. Perfect!

10

Keli

Oct 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice stay. The only negative is that the pool was closed.

4

Mitchell

Apr 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Charged extra $3.00 for self parking, nickel & dimed the guest....

10

Linda

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Handicap parking was sparse due to people without handicap placards or plates took up the spaces reserved for handicap vehicles

6

Devin

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pros: decent place to stay on the way through. Cons: Air conditioner wouldn’t go down or get colder. Was a very hot and uncomfortable night. Hidden fee: when booking, the site stated that parking was free or complimentary. Upon arrival, a fee was charged by the front desk to park. Overall: not the worst place to stay, but not the best. After the added parking fee, it wasn’t any cheaper than the others that I compared. I definitely felt as if it was a sneaky or scam way to get people in, then charge them hidden or unexpected fees once they get there. Expedia needs to add to their site that a parking fee will be added upon arrival to the hotel. Maybe that Is the hotels way of “punishing” or collecting additional money for those who book through Expedia or other third party companies/websites.

8

Audra

Jan 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

All was goid and clean. No issues at all. Would have preferred a bathtub instead of shower. Also was hoping indoor pool meant it was heated or at least warm enough to swim but it was not. Its January and indoor just means indoor not heated lol

10

Aimee

Feb 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

If passing through Waco for business, we usually stay at this hotel. It’s a great location, clean, and well maintained. This stay, however, the exterior lights at the entrance weren’t working, so it felt a little dark and unwelcoming (and even a bit unsafe). It’s an issue that’s being repaired, we were told at check-in.

10

Jill

Oct 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel. The only thing negative about our stay was that only one of two elevators were working during the weekend. The hotel was at full capacity so there were long waits for the one elevator at times...especially during the Sunday checkout times.

8

Scott

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The only issue was that the pool was too cold to enjoy. The breakfast and staff were top notch.

10

Catherine S.

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a nice hotel with a comfortable, quiet room and a really nice breakfast. One elevator was broken, which didn't seem to cause any significant delays. The ice machine on my floor wasn't working either, but I went to the first floor and got ice there. It has a gym and a pool and is walking distance to one of the best restaurants I had experienced on the trip (Saltgrass). Staff was pretty friendly. Lots of smokers around outside. Plenty of free parking. I was happy with my stay.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are widely described as very clean and well kept. A few guests noted isolated issues like a dirty stairwell or musty odor.

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Shawnee

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Boy! I loved this hotel. It was so much better than where we stayed in Dallas – we stayed at the Beeman which you had to pay for parking because there was nowhere to park and they did not have a breakfast and the rooms weren’t spacious. This was FIRST RATE to stay at the next night, considering the first night in Dallas ~ clean, spacious, kind, lots of parking. We were really happy & slept well!

10

Jennifer

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was fast and easy. The bed was one of the most comfortable I have ever slept in. The only complaint if I had one would be the stairwell was dirty with trash.

10

Jennifer

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The lobby was clean and the staff was very welcoming! I want to send a special shout out to Jenae that checked in a bus load of tennis players in 5 minutes! She was very professional, fast and efficient! The rooms were fabulous and the cleaning crew were so nice and on point! The hotel is located in a perfect spot in the middle of restaurants and very close to a very busy shopping area. The hotel offered a continental breakfast that was great! The had pancakes, eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, oatmeal, bagels, muffins and different types of juice to name a few. I had the best time and next time I come to Waco I look forward to coming back to this hotel! Thank you so much!

10

Brooke

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and great staff

10

Eliza

Feb 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I truly enjoyed my stay it was very pleasant the concierge was extremely friendly and checked me in quickly. Upon entering the room I could smell the cleanliness and cleaned stocked towels. Breakfast had variety of food choices and the coffee was great. As I was leaving to check out the next day one of the cleaning staff greeted me very politely. Walking through the hall to leave I could smell the cleanliness of the facility and appreciate it. I will definitely be coming back here in the near future.

10

james

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

property was clean. room was really nice and spacious. front desk was polite and helpful. breakfast was really nice. couldnt fault this place one bit. would recommend the hotel. great value for money

10

Edward J

Jan 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely clean

10

Kathleen

Dec 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, quiet, and located in safe area. Staff was friendly and accommodating.

10

Terry

Jul 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We are very pleased. Very clean. Desk personnel very friendly and helpful.

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Brandy

Jun 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property smells like mold. A little run down but clean & beds are hard

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable and often spacious with very comfortable beds and generally quiet stays. However, several reviews cite thin walls, AC controls that limit cooling or malfunction, and occasional low water pressure or minor maintenance quirks.

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Timm

Dec 6, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hotel, only exception to our stay would have to be the air conditioner. The thermostat does not read the actual room temp and is limited to 66 degrees. The room never got cool enough to be comfortable for us to sleep so we switched it from auto to hi fan to help move the air so the compressor would kick on when the room warmed up. This seems to be a problem with several other hotel chains also so it’s not an isolated problem.

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Jayson

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The areavand the outside and lobby of the property were good. The pillows were very poor quality. The nouse level at this hotel was terrible. We could hear the people in the pool and we were on the 4th floor. We could also hear the guests in the other rokms every word . We wont stay at this location again.

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Raul

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable and quiet

4

Christy

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were not happy that the temperature in the room was controlled. Our thermostat would not go lower than 65 and even when on the on option it still found itself shutting off. This was the worst Holiday Inn Express we’ve ever stayed at and you guys are our set preference. Disappointed for sure.

10

Teresa

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location was nice and quiet near the hospital. We loved the comfortable beds. The soft lush pillows were wonderful.

8

Catherine

Jul 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I could hear neighbors next door day and night. Too thin walls?

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J'Lynn

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It is really nice on outside and inside is clean, but older. Walls are paper thin, you can hear the person in next room snoring.

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George

Mar 15, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

All good except water pressure. Bad shower.

10

Jodene

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 9 nights

Perfectly located in waco near shipping, restaurants. Room was clean and comfy. Definitely will return.

6

Jacquelyn

Sep 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Most everything was fine, but the AC was not very good. To be fair, we didn’t notify the front desk, but the wall thermostat was non functional and we could only turn the unit on at the window but it didn’t cool down adequately until 10pm. Another couple traveling with us was staying in a separate room and their shower controls were only accessible if you stood directly under the shower head.

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Service

Staff are frequently praised as friendly, responsive, and accommodating, with several shoutouts to front-desk teams. Some guests experienced problems with refunds or overbooking and occasional unhelpful or slow interactions.

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Jacob

Aug 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I read several bad reviews about the property and still decided to make my own opinion. Im glad i did the staff was all really nice and helpful. They went above and beyond. We brought a air mattress for my daughter and it sprung a leak and they brought us a roll away bed right away and we thank them greatly for that. Would definitely go back.

8

Meagan

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel staff at check-in was great. The staff member at checkout refused to issue a paper receipt and said I would get one via email, which I did not. She didn't even get up from her chair to speak to me at the counter.

10

Jennifer

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The lobby was clean and the staff was very welcoming! I want to send a special shout out to Jenae that checked in a bus load of tennis players in 5 minutes! She was very professional, fast and efficient! The rooms were fabulous and the cleaning crew were so nice and on point! The hotel is located in a perfect spot in the middle of restaurants and very close to a very busy shopping area. The hotel offered a continental breakfast that was great! The had pancakes, eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, oatmeal, bagels, muffins and different types of juice to name a few. I had the best time and next time I come to Waco I look forward to coming back to this hotel! Thank you so much!

4

Veta

Mar 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel had over booked our room. We arrived about 6 pm after cleaning a relatives home who had recently passed away. We were tired and dirty. Ms. Debra was friendly and apologized. We had paid for a a 2 queen with sofa bed room. We received a 2 queen room. 2 family member drove back home since they were just an hour away. We were not refunded or reduced price for the down grade or inconveniences.

10

Chris

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The entire staff was friendly and very helpful. Jonathan went over and above for us when we were seeking some milk late at night. We will definitely choose this location the next time we’re in Waco.

10

james

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

property was clean. room was really nice and spacious. front desk was polite and helpful. breakfast was really nice. couldnt fault this place one bit. would recommend the hotel. great value for money

10

Vicki

Jun 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Debra who worked the front desk during the day and evening went out of her way to make our stay great. The printer was down so I sent a doc to her to print. She had trouble printing it but she kept at it and brought it to me at my room. She was just so nice and really made our stay fantastic.

10

melissa

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The location was prime. Staff, well not the most welcoming/friendly.

10

Kathleen

Dec 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, quiet, and located in safe area. Staff was friendly and accommodating.

4

Linda

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was booked for two nights. I had a very serious emergency and had to leave after the first night. I explained my situation to the desk clerk and was told they could not refund my money for the second night. Even though I had taken out insurance that should have covered the second night. I have talked with them and Expedia talked to them, and they still refuse to refund my money for the second night. I will never stay there again.

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Location

Convenient location near major roads, Baylor, the hospital, and many restaurants and shops; several note a safe and generally quiet area. Good for stopovers and appointments in Waco.

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Cristell

Feb 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location was useful for me.

10

Donna

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect to be close to hospital. Will stay again

10

Josh

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access to major roads and food

10

Ilona

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I loved how close it was to restaurants. I loved the little lake near by. I will definitely stay there again.

10

Teresa

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location was nice and quiet near the hospital. We loved the comfortable beds. The soft lush pillows were wonderful.

10

Brad

Oct 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very convenient to dinning, atractions and Baylor.

10

George

Jan 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Second time staying there within two weeks. Great location! Plenty of restaurant in close walking distance. Will always stay here when in Waco.

10

Jodene

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 9 nights

Perfectly located in waco near shipping, restaurants. Room was clean and comfy. Definitely will return.

10

Danny

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice location

10

John D

Oct 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Close to roadways and our fav restaurant

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Dining

Breakfast earns consistent praise for quality and variety, from hot items to pastries. At busy times, guests mention items not being refilled and a few found it average.

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Theresa

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved it here, very good breakfast and was clean!

8

Randy

Jun 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Elevator wasn't working. Food service was out of food.

10

Sherry

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great restaurants in walking distance! Wonderful hot breakfast.

10

Jason

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was great. Our only complaints were that the hotel elevator only had 1 working so the wait was long. The other that the breakfast was super busy and there wasn’t enough refills on items for everyone.

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Jennifer

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The lobby was clean and the staff was very welcoming! I want to send a special shout out to Jenae that checked in a bus load of tennis players in 5 minutes! She was very professional, fast and efficient! The rooms were fabulous and the cleaning crew were so nice and on point! The hotel is located in a perfect spot in the middle of restaurants and very close to a very busy shopping area. The hotel offered a continental breakfast that was great! The had pancakes, eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, oatmeal, bagels, muffins and different types of juice to name a few. I had the best time and next time I come to Waco I look forward to coming back to this hotel! Thank you so much!

10

Rachel

Nov 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and comfortable. Great breakfast even on Thanksgiving morning.

10

Paul

Jun 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was very good.

10

james

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

property was clean. room was really nice and spacious. front desk was polite and helpful. breakfast was really nice. couldnt fault this place one bit. would recommend the hotel. great value for money

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Chadrick

Apr 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our air conditioner worked really well in our room but our toilet wouldn't keep water in it so we had to bucket water from sink to toilet and the breakfast was absolutly terrible!

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Kim

Sep 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I really enjoyed this hotel. Everything worked very well. The breakfast was perfect. They had omlets both with and without cheese, great coffee and Cinnabon rolls which were delicious. I did not use the TV or internet. Cell reception was LTE 4 bars. I would definitely stay here again.

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Month	Average price
January	$104
February	$111
March	$128
April	$116
May	$133
June	$107
July	$100
August	$99
September	$138
October	$146
November	$127
December	$98

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $181	17 $146	18	19 $229
20 $98	21 $138	22 $121	23 $126	24 $111	25 $218	26 $217
27 $99	28 $118	29 $127	30 $121

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $153	2 $174	3 $179
4 $110	5 $122	6 $124	7 $134	8 $126	9 $145	10 $136
11 $98	12 $138	13 $145	14 $138	15 $132	16 $215	17 $215
18 $141	19 $124	20 $137	21 $150	22 $157	23 $159	24 $151
25 $191	26 $153	27 $125	28 $125	29 $116	30 $108	31 $108

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

Suite, Multiple Beds

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Suite, Accessible (Hearing)

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Mobility)

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Mobility Roll in Shower)

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Leisure)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Standard Room, Accessible (Hearing)

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