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+<!-- markdownlint-disable MD012 -->
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+* is in imperative form.
+* follows the Conventional Commits specification (https://www.conventionalcommits.org).
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 fix: Don't add implicit wildcards ('*') at the beginning and the end of a query (fixes #390).
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 # Description
-<!-- Describe what this request will change/fix and provide any details necessary for reviewers -->
+
+<!-- Describe what this request will change/fix and provide any details necessary for reviewers. -->
+
+
+
+# Checklist
+
+<!-- Ensure each item below is satisfied and indicate so by inserting an `x` within each `[ ]`. -->
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+* [ ] The PR satisfies the [contribution guidelines][yscope-contrib-guidelines].
+* [ ] This is a breaking change and that has been indicated in the PR title, OR this isn't a
+  breaking change.
+* [ ] Necessary docs have been updated, OR no docs need to be updated.
 
 # Validation performed
-<!-- What tests and validation you performed on the change -->
 
+<!-- Describe what tests and validation you performed on the change. -->
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+
+
+[yscope-contrib-guidelines]: https://docs.yscope.com/dev-guide/contrib-guides-overview.html