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index 74d180332..a113b0538 100644
--- a/samples/cds-sample-application/package-lock.json
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diff --git a/samples/cds-sample-application/package.json b/samples/cds-sample-application/package.json
index c1f739537..ce90b8f3d 100644
--- a/samples/cds-sample-application/package.json
+++ b/samples/cds-sample-application/package.json
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