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 # vim-wordy
 
-> Uncovering potential usage problems in writing
+> Uncovering usage problems in writing
 
 ## Features of this plugin
 
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 A few dictionaries to serve specific needs.
 
 If you’re writing to be neutral, you will want to avoid editorializing
-(_OpineWordy_) and loaded use ‘said’ (_SaidWordy_).
+(_OpineWordy_) and loaded use of ‘said’ (_SaidWordy_).
 
 _TimeWordy_ finds where you are using general descriptions of time where
 you could be more specific.