diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
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@@ -236,6 +236,7 @@ Rich can render content in neat [columns](https://rich.readthedocs.io/en/latest/
 
 ```python
 import os
+import sys
 
 from rich import print
 from rich.columns import Columns