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 pip install -U lazy_loader
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+We recommend using `lazy_loader` with Python >= 3.11.
+If using Python 3.11, please upgrade to 3.11.9 or later.
+If using Python 3.12, please upgrade to 3.12.3 or later.
+These versions [avoid](https://github.com/python/cpython/pull/114781) a [known race condition](https://github.com/python/cpython/issues/114763).
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 ## Usage
 
 ### Lazily load subpackages