diff --git a/lib/python/pyflyby/_dynimp.py b/lib/python/pyflyby/_dynimp.py
index d70a512b..c9737d07 100644
--- a/lib/python/pyflyby/_dynimp.py
+++ b/lib/python/pyflyby/_dynimp.py
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ def add_import(names: str, code: str, *, strict=True):
     ...     import pandas a pd
     ...
     ...     df = pd.DataFrame([[1,2], [3,4]])
-    ... ''')
+    ... ''', strict=False)  # don't fail doctest
 
     """
     try: