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The GitHub robots will add and remove the `do-not-merge/hold` label as you use the comment commands and the `do-not-merge/work-in-progress` label as you edit your title. While either label is present, your pull request will not be considered for merging.
+## Pull Requests and the Release Cycle
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+If a pull request has been reviewed, but held or not approved, it might be due to the current phase in the [Release Cycle](https://git.k8s.io/sig-release/ephemera). Occasionally, a SIG may freeze their own code base when working towards a specific feature or goal that could impact other development. During this time, your pull request could remain unmerged while their release work is completed.
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+If you feel your pull request is in this state, contact the appropriate [SIG](https://git.k8s.io/community/sig-list.md) or [SIG-Release](https://git.k8s.io/sig-release) for clarification.
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## Comment Commands Reference
[The commands doc](https://go.k8s.io/bot-commands) contains a reference for all comment commands.