set global var.

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set global var.

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• [ ] I'm working against the latest source on the experimental branch.
• [ ] I've run scripts/format.sh to lint the changes in this PR.
• [ ] I've included any doc changes needed.
• [ ] I've made sure the tests are passing. Note that there might be a few flaky tests.
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  • [ ] This PR is not tested :(

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closing as fail. safe