Is parking available at the property?

Self parking is available on-site for a fee of USD 20 per day, which includes in/out privileges. Parking is limited, and no reservation is required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are not allowed at the property. However, service animals are exempt from this policy.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is from 3:00 PM, and check-out time is by 12:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 40, subject to availability. Late check-out can be arranged for a fee of USD 60, also subject to availability.

Are airport shuttle services available?

A complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle service is available 24 hours a day. Guests can arrange the transfer upon arrival at the property.

What accessibility features does the property offer for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and bathrooms. Elevators are available for easy access to different floors.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Elizabeth, New Jersey, within a 10-minute drive of The Mills at Jersey Gardens and Prudential Center. It is approximately 4.0 km (2.5 miles) from The Mills at Jersey Gardens and 6.4 km (4.0 miles) from Newark Liberty International Airport.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Up to 4 children aged 17 years and younger can stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of USD 10 per night, subject to availability. Guests are encouraged to request this in advance.

Holiday Inn Express Newark Airport Elizabeth

Average nightly price at Holiday Inn Express - Newark Airport - Elizabeth by IHG by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$116
February	US$122
March	US$133
April	US$127
May	US$131
June	US$173
July	US$161
August	US$127
September	US$145
October	US$145
November	US$131
December	US$137

What guests think

Holiday Inn Express - Newark Airport - Elizabeth by IHG earns praise for proximity to EWR, generally clean, comfortable rooms, and helpful staff, while critiques cite uneven breakfast, limited nearby dining, indirect airport transfers, and occasional maintenance or service lapses.

The shuttle runs often but some guests reported long waits, AirTrain P4 pick‑ups, and drop‑offs that require extra time to reach specific terminals. Rooms are frequently spacious and comfortable, yet noise from HVAC or hallways, dim lighting, and dated or faulty fixtures appear in multiple reviews. Overall, expect a practical overnight stop prioritizing airport access over neighborhood amenities.

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Facilities

Airport shuttle runs frequently and is useful, but several reviews report long waits and indirect pick‑ups via AirTrain P4; drop‑offs may require extra time to reach terminals. Parking is available (often paid), elevators/business center can be unreliable, and there’s no on‑site restaurant.

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Ronald

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fine for overnight to fit flight schedule. No nearby dining so be prepared, We bought from the hotel vending machine (ramen noodles, Dinty Moore stew, etc). Airport shuttle worked well, but it takes longer than you think based on looking at the map. Because of terminal renovations, we had to get terminal bus shuttle to the airport train to the hotel shuttles, altho it was not quite as bad as this sounds since we didnt have to wait too long at each place.

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Ralf

24 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It’s an ok hotel close to Newark Airport. Cheap and not very special. There is a free airport transfer from station P4 of the AirTrain. The hotel does not have a bar or a restaurant.

10

Wieslaw

22 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent hotel, clean, very good breakfast, close to EWR with shuttle provided every 1/2 hour.

8

Karen

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfy bed, spacious room, good breakfast. Only issue is a toilet that runs off and on no matter how you jiggle the handle; made for poor sleep as it was loud. If not for that the stay was great. They do have a shuttle you can use to get to the cruise port (a fee). Be aware that there are several steps to get to the hotel from the airport: shuttle bus to free air train; air train to stop P4; hotel shuttle. Do note there is a holiday inn and also the holiday inn express and they have different shuttle stops! For dinner the Hilton a block away has a restaurant/bar. You have to walk a trash-strewn weedy path to get there but it’s convenient otherwise.

10

Asha

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Not necessarily about the property itself but the sidewalk that leads to the hotel is under construction and ends close to the hotel, so I had to walk on the road with the cars sometimes.

8

Linda

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room well laid out and bed comfortable! Bathroom tub worn and needs repainting, faucet constantly running Business center computer repeatedly shutting off after 5 min use

6

Sam

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had just flown in from Amsterdam and I wanted a shower - no hot water. To their credit, they fixed the problem and my wife had a hot bath about 6 hours later. there was only one working elevator and one working coffee machine. After checking out, I put my parking ticket up to the machine to read it and let us out, it didn't work. I'm going to check and make sure that I am not being charged twice. There were human hairs in the bathtub that didn't look like mine...

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Pauline

8 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No restaurants near by except the restaurant at the Hilton, which is a five minute walk.

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Elise

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel added a $100 deposit to my credit card and charged me before I arrived. Expedia site said no additional charges and that I would be charged at the hotel. I also had to pay for a Lyft ride as airport shuttle was full and only ran every 30 minutes

8

Lisa

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No restaraunt on site for lunch or dinner.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms and common areas very clean, but there are notable lapses including odors, stained bedding, mold, and pests in a few reports. Overall cleanliness feels inconsistent across stays.

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Brooke

28 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were not clean. Hair on toilet, in shower, in towels and sheets!!! Moved to new room and it was the same thing. Poor cleanliness

10

Sean

11 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, newer looking, good coffee, good service at desk

6

Jenna

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My bed felt wet so i pulled the sheets back and there was a huge urine mark in the bed.

10

Casey

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and well kept

2

Susan

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fire alarm went off at 2:00 am false alarm. Shuttle took over an hour to pick up at airport. Major black Mold on ceiling in room 326. Would not stay here again.

2

Harshit

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Dirty floors, smelly room, toilet won't flush, tiniest water bottles imaginable, bad area, premium money paid but awful experience. Should have just rented an airbnb or a Marriot for the same price. Would NOT recommend at all.

10

Charlotte

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was clean, well-upkept and comfortable. The breakfast was better than many hotels of this kind. The price and the convenience to Newark were good too. I would definitely stay here again.

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ROBIN

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was dried blood spatter on the wall in my room. I was APPALLED!! The gentleman at the front desk changed my room right away. The pump for the soap dispenser in the shower wasn't working and the luggage rack was missing in the second room. The breakfast was mediocre. It lacked taste. I've stayed at Holiday Inn Express in other states and I've NEVER been this disappointed before.

10

Mary

25 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very courteous and helpful Room was very clean and comfortable. Love the Dove amenities!

10

Joseph

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room and entire hotel were very clean.

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Rooms

Rooms are often spacious and comfortable with good beds, but several guests reported loud HVAC, thin walls, light bleed, and traffic or lobby noise. Some noted dim lighting and dated or worn fixtures alongside minor maintenance issues.

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Kun

19 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very spacious room, clean and comfortable. Convenient free shuttle bus to Newark airport 24hr. Very nice breakfast too

8

Richard

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly staff. Room was spartan but clean and had functioning fridge and iron. No coffee maker in room. I was on first floor and there was all-hours noise emanating from lobby - music, talking, etc. as well as street noise outside the window. I would stay here again when budget is a consideration.

6

Amy

7 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The a/c was broken and did not stop running.

4

MARLENE

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

AC was noisy. Room didn’t have full window shade so there was a light coming in from parking lot.

8

Irene

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A bit shabby in the lobby and elevators and the bathrooms need a glow up but the sheets were clean and the room was cool. Towels could be a little bigger..

8

PHILIP

26 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Big room. Lots of amenities.

8

Linda

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room well laid out and bed comfortable! Bathroom tub worn and needs repainting, faucet constantly running Business center computer repeatedly shutting off after 5 min use

6

jacques

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was ok, even a fridge, however walls are thin. After a while heating made so much noise thst we switched it off for the rest of the night. the

10

Wynona

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed comfortable very quiet easy check inn

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Lila

9 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable bed, decent breakfast, reasonably priced. But hoo boy, we had the loudest air conditioner in our room. Kept my kid awake! (Much more minor but also: the elevators are suuuper slow, and the soda in the vending machine was warm.)

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, efficient, and accommodating. However, reviews also mention rude or unhelpful front‑desk interactions, strict or delayed check‑in, a missed wake‑up call, and slow responses to requests.

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Arjun

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff is not helpful

4

bridget

20 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The check in girl was rude. They also charged me for pp for possible room charges. I had no charges. And they charged me for 100 as a charge not a hold

2

Maureen

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk refused to handle any check-ins before 3pm so then, of course, there was a mad rush to the desk regardless of who was there first…total 1.5 hr wait

10

Roslyn

7 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My stay occurred on a day all planes were cancelled at Liberty National Airport. There was a line out the door and around the building. Thank God I had a reservation. Najah, a solo employee at the front desk, managed the situation SUPERBLY!! Outstanding customer service, greeted everyone with a pleasant smile, patience and thoughtfulness. She controlled the atmosphere with her professionalism & hospitality. She desires a raise & promotion to teach others. Thank you!

10

Mark

25 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent staff. Helped me with my luggage. Courteous. Shuttle service was excellent and bus driver was very helpful. Couldn’t have asked for better.

4

Richard

27 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My wake up call did not happen after requesting it directly from the desk clerk. Fortunately I woke up on my own.

4

John

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The manager was the one that checked me in and he must of been getting ready to go home for the day because he was rushing to get me out of the way. I ask all the questions because he wasn’t informative. Then I found out later that he overbooked my room when someone else walked into my room. I went downstairs to see what happened and another gentleman help me with the situation and was very apologetic. I was shocked to know that the manager was very irresponsible in my case. I probably won’t stay here again

10

David

16 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The check in team was so great and kindness

10

Jennifer

22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the Holiday Inn Express. It was my first time visiting Newark, and I was impressed by everyone—especially the lovely woman at check-in. I wish I had grabbed her name, but I checked in on Saturday, August 16th, around 1pm. She needs a raise.

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Rajiv

31 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had a wonderful stay. The front desk staff was exceptionally courteous, professional and always ready to assist with any requests. Their warm welcome and attentive service made the check-in and check-out process seamless. I truly appreciate their hospitality and dedication to guest satisfaction. Highly recommend this hotel for its excellent customer service!

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Location

Very convenient for Newark Airport with shuttle access, but the setting is industrial and not walkable for dining; several guests used delivery or the nearby Hilton. Some noted construction or tricky airport connections via AirTrain.

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Donald

19 Dec 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I like that the hotel is near the airport and the station for trains into Manhattan. I also like how the hotel shuttle runs back and forth to the airport every 30 minutes, 24 hours per day.

4

Melissa

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

location is in the middle of nowhere

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Javier Jesús

26 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel offers all the amenities you might need and is very conveniently located near the airport. The only downside is that it feels a bit isolated, so if you want to go out to eat, you’ll need to look around or plan ahead.

10

Dominique

6 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to get to from the airport. Clean lobby and room. Very helpful staff. Nothing within walking distance so just used door dash for dinner.

10

Betty L

3 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is well kept and reasonably close to EWR.

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Asha

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Not necessarily about the property itself but the sidewalk that leads to the hotel is under construction and ends close to the hotel, so I had to walk on the road with the cars sometimes.

8

Katursia

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Conveniently located near EWR airport. Shuttle available. Rooms are clean.

8

François

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Badly situated

10

Celestine

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was close to the Prudential Center and will be my go to for concerts at that venue! Airport shuttle is also very convient and saved time for when i needed to get to and from airport.

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Pauline

8 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No restaurants near by except the restaurant at the Hilton, which is a five minute walk.

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Dining

Breakfast is included and often praised for variety and convenience, though several guests found it mediocre or poorly replenished. There’s no on‑site restaurant and room‑service/third‑party delivery was inconsistent, so plan on delivery or nearby options.

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Elisabeth

7 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room. Great breakfast choices. Great staff

6

Jaume

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff nice, Airport shuttle was excellent. However, for the price, I would have expected a decent breakfast; but it was like a cheap motel. Why is it impossible to get anything other than a mediocre breakfast in the US outside a 5* hotel? It leaves a bad impression on what should be a reasonable stay.

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Megan

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room service bad. Food mediocre at best and took an hour and 45 minutes to arrive.

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Ralf

24 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It’s an ok hotel close to Newark Airport. Cheap and not very special. There is a free airport transfer from station P4 of the AirTrain. The hotel does not have a bar or a restaurant.

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Jamie

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was not good. I was very disappointed. The pancakes were raw. Staff seemed to be over worked

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Angela

30 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great breakfast

8

ANDREW

5 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Poor breakfast

6

Michelle

5 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bad breakfast

10

jessie

16 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was a disappointment. They serve breakfast 7-10 , (two day stay) both days I can down for breakfast around 8:30 am, the buffet was limited, if you are advertising as breakfast available until 10 am then I think all options should be available for everyone not limit the amount of eggs for only the early birds, anticipate and have more available. The tables were filthy, they never clean or wipe them down for the revolving number of customers, just disappointing.

8

Lisa

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No restaraunt on site for lunch or dinner.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $137	2 $146	3 $146	4 $140	5 $140	6 $159	7 $154
8 $116	9 $119	10 $128	11 $128	12 $130	13 $144	14 $199
15 $126	16 $123	17 $125	18 $129	19 $134	20 $137	21 $156
22 $129	23 $125	24 $128	25 $134	26 $132	27 $142	28 $151
29 $116	30 $117

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1 $117	2 $121	3 $126	4 $161	5 $168
6 $122	7 $117	8 $121	9 $124	10 $121	11 $168	12 $182
13 $117	14 $117	15 $121	16 $121	17 $115	18 $133	19 $133
20 $114	21 $122	22 $117	23 $121	24 $124	25 $151	26 $157
27 $125	28 $155	29 $150	30 $141	31 $166

Holiday Inn Express - Newark Airport - Elizabeth by IHG

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