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index 5e30a2215..e38269971 100644
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diff --git a/examples/nextjs-14-clerk-shield/package.json b/examples/nextjs-14-clerk-shield/package.json
index 7a8cab288..1623f25e5 100644
--- a/examples/nextjs-14-clerk-shield/package.json
+++ b/examples/nextjs-14-clerk-shield/package.json
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
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