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+### UNRELEASED
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+ * *feature:* new **--sparse** option to write sparse output ([#45](https://codeberg.org/ivarch/pv/issues/45))
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 ### 1.9.42 - 11 October 2025
 
  * *feature:* permit multiple arguments to **--watchfd** ([#12](https://codeberg.org/ivarch/pv/issues/12))