diff --git a/buggy_service.py b/buggy_service.py
index a8c3f75..e8cc180 100644
--- a/buggy_service.py
+++ b/buggy_service.py
@@ -3,10 +3,21 @@ def process_data():
     is_processing = True
     count = 0
     
-    while is_processing:
-        count += 1
-        if count == 100:
-            print("Data processed.")
-            is_processing = False # Terminate the loop
+    try:
+        while is_processing:
+            count += 1
+            if count == 100:
+                print("Data processed.")
+                is_processing = False # Terminate the loop
+    finally:
+        # Explicitly dereference local variables to ensure they are eligible for
+        # garbage collection as soon as possible. While often redundant for simple
+        # types and Python's default scope management, this can act as a defensive
+        # measure in scenarios where variables might unexpectedly hold references
+        # to larger objects or external resources that need prompt release.
+        if 'is_processing' in locals():
+            del is_processing
+        if 'count' in locals():
+            del count
 
 process_data()
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