Smart List makes newline in math block start with -

Steps to reproduce

Make an indented math block in a list, spanning multiple lines. One of the lines in the math block contains a - string

- 
	$$
	    some math
	    - 
	$$

Pressing enter/new line on this line containing -, with smart lists enabled, will start unindenting that line, instead of making a new line

Did you follow the troubleshooting guide? [Y]

Yes

Expected result

The line containing - should make a new line inside the math block on the same indentation level

- 
	$$
	    some math
	    - 
            
	$$

Actual result

- 
	$$
	    some math
	- 
	$$

Environment

SYSTEM INFO:
Obsidian version: v1.8.10
Installer version: v1.6.7
Operating system: #71-Ubuntu SMP PREEMPT_DYNAMIC Tue Jul 22 16:52:38 UTC 2025 6.8.0-71-generic
Login status: not logged in
Language: en
Insider build toggle: off
Live preview: on
Base theme: adapt to system
Community theme: none
Snippets enabled: 0
Restricted mode: off
Plugins installed: 0
Plugins enabled: 0

RECOMMENDATIONS:
none


Additional information

If there is text on the line containing -:

- 
	$$
	    some math
	    - some math
	$$

Behavior is different on pressing enter:: Newline is created with a - in front.

- 
	$$
	    some math
	    - some math
            - 
	$$

(see source - this is not rendered correctly)

I can’t reproduce in v1.9.x. Let me know if you still have this problem when you get it.

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