diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
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--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
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@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ HOW TO WRITE A GOOD PULL REQUEST?
 
 ### Closes Issue(s)
 
+closes #...
 <!-- List here all the issues closed by this pull request. Use keyword `closes` before each issue number -->
 
 ### Motivation