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 ##### Checklist
 
 - [ ] Required: Issue filed: https://unicode-org.atlassian.net/browse/ICU-_____
-- [ ] Required: The PR title must be prefixed with a JIRA Issue number. For example: "ICU-1234 Fix xyz"
+- [ ] Required: The PR title must be prefixed with a JIRA Issue number. <!-- For example: "ICU-1234 Fix xyz" -->
 - [ ] Required: The PR description must include the link to the Jira Issue, for example by completing the URL in the first checklist item
-- [ ] Required: Each commit message must be prefixed with a JIRA Issue number. For example: "ICU-1234 Fix xyz"
+- [ ] Required: Each commit message must be prefixed with a JIRA Issue number. <!-- For example: "ICU-1234 Fix xyz" -->
 - [ ] Issue accepted (done by Technical Committee after discussion)
 - [ ] Tests included, if applicable
 - [ ] API docs and/or User Guide docs changed or added, if applicable