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commit <sha1> upstream.
+or alternatively:
+
+.. code-block:: none
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+ [ Upstream commit <sha1> ]
+
Additionally, some patches submitted via :ref:`option_1` may have additional
patch prerequisites which can be cherry-picked. This can be specified in the
following format in the sign-off area: