Wikipedia:Categories for discussion/Working

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Move

Wikipedia:Categories for discussion/Log/2026 September 24
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Merge then delete

Wikipedia:Categories for discussion/Log/2026 October 18
Wikipedia:Categories for discussion/Speedy
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Empty then delete

Wikipedia:Categories for discussion/Log/2026 October 16
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Retain

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Old by month categories with entries

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