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$65 Find Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.

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Cheapest round-trip
$205
Overall average: $434
Frontier
Mon 3/9Wed 3/11
MCI - BWI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$271
Typical prices: $308-$414
American Airlines
Mon 4/13Wed 4/15
MCI - DCA • Non-stop
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United's Economy Plus offers more legroom for comfort.
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Cheapest • from $205 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • 12% average savings
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Shortest trip • 4h 02m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. (MCI-WAS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.

Mon, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 11
Frontier Logo
5:08 pm - 12:43 am
MCI
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BWI
6h 35m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:05 am - 10:58 am
BWI
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MCI
5h 53m
1 stop
$205Frontier
Mon, Mar 16 - Tue, Mar 24
Frontier Logo
6:20 pm - 2:24 pm
MCI
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BWI
19h 04m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
3:19 pm - 10:58 am
BWI
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MCI
20h 39m
1 stop
$211Frontier
Fri, May 8 - Sun, May 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 8:43 am
MCI
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BWI
19h 28m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:43 pm - 11:09 am
BWI
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MCI
14h 26m
1 stop
$219Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Thu, May 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 8:07 am
MCI
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BWI
40h 52m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:43 pm - 11:09 am
BWI
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MCI
14h 26m
1 stop
$223Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 31
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:29 am
MCI
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DCA
2h 29mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
9:59 am - 4:14 pm
DCA
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MCI
7h 15m
1 stop
$271American Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 31
United Airlines Logo
12:34 pm - 4:05 pm
MCI
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IAD
2h 31mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:10 am - 2:23 pm
IAD
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MCI
5h 13m
1 stop
$271United Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Wed, Apr 15
American Airlines Logo
3:26 pm - 7:08 pm
MCI
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DCA
2h 42mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 10:49 pm
DCA
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MCI
2h 59mnonstop
$273American Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Thu, Apr 23
Southwest Logo
8:00 am - 11:20 am
MCI
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DCA
2h 20mnonstop
Southwest Logo
8:15 pm - 10:10 pm
DCA
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MCI
2h 55mnonstop
$274Southwest
Sat, Apr 25 - Mon, Apr 27
Southwest Logo
10:25 am - 6:55 pm
MCI
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DCA
7h 30m
2 stops
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8:15 pm - 10:10 pm
DCA
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MCI
2h 55mnonstop
$275Southwest
Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 13
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:30 pm
MCI
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DCA
5h 30m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 9:59 pm
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MCI
5h 59m
1 stop
$276United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Kansas City to Washington, D.C. flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. departing in March.

What is the cheapest Kansas City to Washington, D.C. flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. costs $291 on the route between Kansas City (MCI) and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 12% cheaper than other Kansas City-Washington, D.C. routes. The most popular route is between Kansas City (MCI) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Kansas City to Washington, D.C., Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Washington, D.C. back to Kansas City, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. is August, where tickets cost $281 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $450 and $378 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $358 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Kansas City to Washington, D.C., you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 61% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.

 
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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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John Walton

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Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$65
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. was $65 for a one-way ticket and $205 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Kansas City and Washington, D.C.?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.?

    Kansas City is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Washington, D.C.. You will leave Kansas City from Kansas City and you will be arriving in Washington, D.C. at one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.?

    American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Kansas City to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Kansas City to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Kansas City and Washington, D.C., with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.?

    There are nonstop flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C., Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $344 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $360 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from Kansas City is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Kansas City with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Washington, D.C. from Kansas City up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $212 or less one-way and $447 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Kansas City to Washington, D.C..
Find which airlines fly direct from Kansas City Airport to Washington, D.C., which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Kansas City to Washington, D.C.

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. to Kansas City

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Kansas City to Washington, D.C.? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4300 reviews
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
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I have not flown Southwest in awhile and had a very pleasant experience. From ticketing to boarding to the flight. The flight left on time and landed ahead of schedule. It won't be so long next time!!

10.0 ExcellentTy&Steph, Feb 2026
CLT - STL
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I have not flown Southwest in awhile and had a very pleasant experience. From ticketing to boarding to the flight. The flight left on time and landed ahead of schedule. It won't be so long next time!!

The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

An entire day of delays. Cost lots of money. Meals and a hotel.

The WiFi and crew on the plane were good, however, the boarding experience was awful. I paid for the Choice Preferred and was boarded in group 5 so all overhead storage was full. They found room for our luggage, but further back making getting off the plane a nightmare. Also, we were in row 6 and the seats were extremely uncomfortable. Both my daughter and I had no leg room and couldn’t wait to get off the plane.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

Still need to work out the kinks on the new assigned seating boarding process. Otherwise, a very good flight.

WiFi did not work. Boarding with the new seating assignments took too long. The temperature in the terminal was obnoxious. +/- 80°

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.

We were delayed for about an hour from taking off due to traffic control procedures at the destination airport. But once in the air, the flight went well. The crew members were great and provided cabin service despite moderate turbulence during much of the flight.

Crew was great. 2 1/2 hour delay was due to staff needing "rest" was avoidable and self inflicted as United not willing to hire enough crew to keep flight on time.. Ridiculous. The crew and the passengers both suffered due to this.

Fine not above and beyond as I had a connection that was delayed due to maintenance

Bad food, bad service, cold cabin with no additional blankets when asked for (they told me they don’t provide additional blankets). I’m a frequent traveler and this is one of the worst companies I traveled with (by the way I thought that I booked my ticket with Lufthansa but I didn’t see that the flights were handled by United).

Great other than a couple very drunk guys that for a while kept bumping my seat from behind. The staff did their best to control them. Even refused serving them alcohol and allowed the gal sitting next to them to move.

Good crew. Boarding delays. Almost two hours wait for the bags in DC.

Unfortunately weather delayed our flight waiting for our plane to arrive and due to a little snow time was needed to deice the plane so departure was very delayed and I missed the connecting flight

It was great. There were some issues prior to takeoff. The weather was poor so we had to go through deicing, and we were delayed a bit by the pilots' concern about one of the engines, but that's aviation. The pilots handled everything with aplomb, and kept us apprised

The seats were comfortable and we had leg room. Great entertainment.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

Flight was delayed. Not much information on when the flight would take off. Eventually we were told it was maintenance. App was not giving updates.

Flight was on time and there was an empty seat next to me. That makes for a good flight!

Maintenance took a very long time and then we were in a holding pattern. While a one-off maintenance issue is standard, there were delays on both of my flights for this trip based on maintenance issues with the planes, which delayed both flights over 45 minutes. Thankfully, I didn't have any connections but it wasn't an experience that would make me pick AA if I have other options.

Everything was good. Flight was very full so crew was busy. After we boarded and plane pulled away from the gate, we were delayed about 40 minutes- sitting on the runway - due to weather en route or at the destination. While weather is not the fault of the airline- it’s terrible to sit on a plane and not moving.

The flight was on time/early, attentive crew, and everything overall went smoothly. Disappointed that WIFI was not working for the flight.

Concern Regarding Significant Gate Delay and Jet Bridge Issue Dear Customer Relations Team, I am writing to express my disappointment with the experience I had on my recent flight AA 2414 on Sunday January 18, 2026. What should have been a routine departure turned into a frustrating and avoidable delay due to an issue with the jet bridge at the gate. As a result, the flight was delayed by approximately 90 minutes while multiple gate changes were attempted. The lack of clear communication during this period made the situation even more challenging. Passengers were left uncertain about the cause of the delay, the expected timeline, and the next steps. This not only disrupted travel plans but also created unnecessary stress for everyone on board. I understand that operational issues can arise, but a malfunctioning jet bridge and the resulting extended delay suggest an area where procedures or equipment maintenance may need attention. I hope you will review this incident to prevent similar disruptions in the future. I would appreciate acknowledgment of this concern and consideration of appropriate compensation for the inconvenience and lost time caused by this delay. Thank you for taking the time to review my experience. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Dion Dillard

I got sick nothing contagious but distressing enough and the care I received on the flight was astounding.

Horrible. Both legs of my flight were delayed more than 6 hours. No compensation, no screens on the plane, and the plane was not clean.

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

Initial flight was cancelled at the time of arrival to the airport, flight alternative requires switching from direct to flight with a layover, and the plane felt like it would split apart, it was so rattle-y.

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Frontier.. nickel and dime add-ons. Flight late, on time, late again, last minute gate change, arrival gate required a shuttle to the terminal. They sure keep you guessing.. if you like a little chaos and airport anxiety, this is the airline for you!

This is my second time flying with Frontier. My current experience was very favorable. The staff from the gate to the plane was friendly, warm and professional. The food options lacked in my opinion. This area needs some attention in my opinion.

There was no food and no entertainment, so I'm not sure why these are even in the survey, as my understanding is frontier does not ever offer food without a few, not even a snack, and there are no screens so unless the flight safety talk is our entertainment why ask how we liked it?. One of the flight attendants say in the back of the plane as people filed in to their seats, yelling orders about where to put baggage and telling people to hurry up. It was the least professional experience I've ever had on a flight.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

Good for a budget airline! It was easy to get on, staff was really nice. Can’t say anything about the food or entertainment because it wasn’t available, which is fine.

I am writing to express my disappointment with my recent Frontier Airlines flight. I was charged $99 at the gate because my bag was said to be too large, yet once onboard there was no available overhead bin space, and I was required to place the bag under the seat in front of me anyway. This made the charge feel unnecessary and unfair. Additionally, before the flight even took off, I was asked to move from the seat I paid for into a middle seat so another passenger and her cat could have my seat to themselves. I was not offered compensation or an explanation for being moved from a paid seat. Between the unexpected bag fee and being forced to give up my seat, this experience fell well below acceptable customer service standards. I would appreciate a review of this situation and appropriate compensation.

It was costly and difficult to check in. $85 to take a small suitcase with me, carry on or checked and $75 on the return trip, Plus $25 if I didn't check my self in check in $25, because I couldn't do it on the kiosk. Small very uncomfortable seats, waited on the runway for near an hour each way. It was my worst flight to date.

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

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