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## Description
Resolve issue with patch failing in python3.10
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## Summary by CodeRabbit
- **Tests**
- Refined internal test setups to enhance clarity and streamline
dependency injection.
- Improved organization of test cases to ensure robust verification of
behaviors and error handling.
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