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/* Blaze Public Logo Balance v2.1 */
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}

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  .footer-brand-lockup{width:136px}
}

/* v793.1 accessibility and navigation safeguards */
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.metric-card{min-width:0}.metric-card strong{overflow-wrap:anywhere;word-break:break-word}


/* v793.2 Independent Examination Services public surface */
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