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diff --git a/examples/nextjs-clerk-shield/package.json b/examples/nextjs-clerk-shield/package.json
index 2ddc5d99f..f6c12e7ba 100644
--- a/examples/nextjs-clerk-shield/package.json
+++ b/examples/nextjs-clerk-shield/package.json
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
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