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-# Instructions append
-
-## Appendix
-
-The instructions are synced with a shared repository to ensure consistency across all language tracks.
-For this exercise in the Clojure track, assume both the input and output are vectors.
-As a stretch goal, consider how you could implement the solution without using lists anywhere in your code.
-Also, think about the efficiency of your program.
-
-It is important not to reuse existing Clojure built-in functions with similar functionality, as doing so would diminish the intended learning value of the exercise.
-Key functions from the **clojure.core** namespace to avoid include `into`, `concat`, `cat`, `lazy-cat`, `mapcat`, `flatten`, `filter`, `filterv`, `remove`, `count`, `map`, `mapv`, `reduce`, `transduce`, `reverse`, and `rseq`.
-
-### Optional goals
-
-Try to pass the tests by devising a solution that assumes both the input and output are lists instead of vectors.
-The test suite does not need to be modified.
-This time, consider how you could implement the solution without using vectors anywhere in your code.
-
-If you decide to publish this solution, be sure to include a comment indicating that it addresses the optional goal of using lists. Don't forget to update the docstrings!
+# Instructions append
+
+## Appendix
+
+~~~~exercism/note
+The instructions above are synchronized with a shared repository to ensure consistency across all language tracks.
+This appendix provides additional clarification or modifies the instructions as needed to better align with the goals of the Clojure track.
+~~~~
+
+For this exercise in the Clojure track, **assume both the input and output are vectors**, as indicated by the tests.
+As a stretch goal, consider how to implement an approach that does not use lists for intermediate steps.
+
+It is important not to reuse existing Clojure built-in functions with similar functionality, as doing so would diminish the intended learning value of the exercise.
+Key functions from the `clojure.core` namespace to avoid include `into`, `concat`, `cat`, `lazy-cat`, `mapcat`, `flatten`, `filter`, `filterv`, `remove`, `count`, `map`, `mapv`, `reduce`, `transduce`, `reverse`, and `rseq`.
+
+### Optional goals
+
+The optional goal is for those who want an extra challenge and is designed with the expectation that you've already completed the main goal.
+
+Try to pass the tests by devising an approach that assumes:
+
+* Both the input and output are lists instead of vectors.
+  Note that, as usual, the tests do not need to be modified.
+* Vectors cannot be used for intermediate steps.
+
+If you decide to publish this, be sure to include a comment indicating that it addresses the optional goal of using lists.
+Don't forget to update the docstrings!