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+{
+  "type": "patch",
+  "comment": "Fix race condition when closing the drawer immediately after it finishes opening",
+  "packageName": "@ni/nimble-components",
+  "email": "20542556+mollykreis@users.noreply.github.com",
+  "dependentChangeType": "patch"
+}