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   token](https://github.com/settings/tokens/new) with the `repo`, `write:org` and
   `read:org` scopes.
   _See [Creating a PAT and adding it to your repository](creating-a-pat-and-adding-it-to-your-repository) for more details_
-- <a name="labeled">`labeled`</a> _(optional)_ is a comma-separated list of labels. For an issue to be added to the
-  project, it must have _one_ of the labels in the list. Omitting this key means
-  that all issues will be added.
+- <a name="labeled">`labeled`</a> _(optional)_ is a comma-separated list of labels used to filter applicable issues. When this key is provided, an issue must have _one_ of the labels in the list to be added to the project. Omitting this key means that any issue will be added.
 
 ## Supported Events