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+## Usage
+
+Set the `status` property of the `status-indicator` component to any of the following: positive, negative, active, intermediary.
+
+```html
+
+ All systems operational
+
+
+ Something's wrong
+
+
+ It's just fine; carry on
+
+
+ Nothing matters
+
+
+ Slow down...
+
+```
+
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A project by _Ayo_