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title: "Any word on Qwen 3.7 9B? (Also looking for 9B-class alternatives to Qwen 3.5) — Stuff That Spins"
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# Any word on Qwen 3.7 9B? (Also looking for 9B-class alternatives to Qwen 3.5)

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**Published:** July 5, 2026  
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