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Thank you to the 1,000,000 Guardian readers who have offered us their support over the past three years. Many readers haven’t stopped at financial support; tens of thousands have shared their thoughts on our journalism, on world events and told us detailed personal stories. Many have articulated their reasons for supporting independent journalism, and why it matters in their own lives. Thank you to everyone who’s taken the time to write to us or respond to our call-outs for your viewpoints – your input continues to be enlightening and is fundamental to our work shaping an approach to the Guardian’s sustainability that works for us all.

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