diff --git a/CHANGES.rst b/CHANGES.rst
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@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ describe future plans.
 1.7.1
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-Bugfix release expected by 2024-10-25.
+Bugfix released 2024-10-25.
 
 Fixes
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