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+### 1.10.1 - UNRELEASED
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+ * *fix:* correct **--watchfd** memory allocation error when given multiple arguments ([#170](https://codeberg.org/ivarch/pv/issues/170))
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 ### 1.10.0 - 7 November 2025
 
  * *feature:* new **--query** option to show the transfer status of another running **pv** ([#101](https://codeberg.org/ivarch/pv/issues/101))