diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
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@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
 #### Submitter checklist
 
 - [ ] Change is code complete and matches issue description.
-- [ ] Change is covered by tests (new or existing).
+- [ ] Change is covered by existing or new tests.
 
 #### Description