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@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ Re "behavior" vs "behaviour", etc.
 
 - https://lists.gnu.org/r/emacs-devel/2005-06/msg00489.html
 
-- In comments, docstrings and other documentation that forms parts of
+- In comments, docstrings and other documentation that forms part of
   Emacs itself, prefer not to abbreviate "Emacs Lisp".
   Say just "Lisp" whenever the context allows.
   If you must abbreviate "Emacs Lisp", capitalize it thus: "Elisp".