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This is a dummy sentence \citep{dummy1}. This is another dummy sentence \citep{dummy2}.

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@article{dummy1,

title={A dummy title},

author={John Doe and Jane Doe and Jimmy Doe},

journal={Dummy Journal},

volume={1},

number={1},

pages={1--2},

year={2017}

}

@article{dummy2,

title={A dummy title},

author={Kane Doe and Kenny Doe and Kim Doe and Kay Doe},

journal={Dummy Journal},

volume={1},

number={1},

pages={1--2},

year={2018}

}