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 - Fixes a regression where PNG backgrounds could be cut off in the appendix. [#941](https://github.com/terrastruct/d2/pull/941)
 - Fixes zooming not working in watch mode. [#944](https://github.com/terrastruct/d2/pull/944)
 - [API] Fixes `DeleteIDDeltas` giving duplicate deltas in rare cases. [#957](https://github.com/terrastruct/d2/pull/957)
+- Fixes insufficient vertical padding in dagre with direction: right/left. [#973](https://github.com/terrastruct/d2/pull/973)