diff --git a/core/console-apps/NewTypesMsBuild/test/NewTypesTests/NewTypesTests.csproj b/core/console-apps/NewTypesMsBuild/test/NewTypesTests/NewTypesTests.csproj
index 060b942b1c1..4de3f9adf72 100644
--- a/core/console-apps/NewTypesMsBuild/test/NewTypesTests/NewTypesTests.csproj
+++ b/core/console-apps/NewTypesMsBuild/test/NewTypesTests/NewTypesTests.csproj
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 
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     <PackageReference Include="xunit.runner.visualstudio" Version="2.5.3" />
   </ItemGroup>