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+## 3.2.4-alpha1 (February 19, 2025)
+
+NOTES:
+
+* all: This release is being used to test new build and release actions.
+
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+## 3.2.4-alpha1 (February 19, 2025)
+
+NOTES:
+
+* all: This release is being used to test new build and release actions.
+
 ## 3.2.3 (September 11, 2024)
 
 NOTES:
diff --git a/version/VERSION b/version/VERSION
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-3.2.4-dev
+3.2.4-alpha1