diff --git a/BLANK_README.md b/BLANK_README.md
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--- a/BLANK_README.md
+++ b/BLANK_README.md
@@ -145,7 +145,7 @@ See the [open issues](https://github.com/github_username/repo_name/issues) for a
 <!-- CONTRIBUTING -->
 ## Contributing
 
-Contributions are what make the open source community such an amazing place to be learn, inspire, and create. Any contributions you make are **greatly appreciated**.
+Contributions are what make the open source community such an amazing place to learn, inspire, and create. Any contributions you make are **greatly appreciated**.
 
 1. Fork the Project
 2. Create your Feature Branch (`git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature`)
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
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@@ -153,7 +153,7 @@ See the [open issues](https://github.com/othneildrew/Best-README-Template/issues
 <!-- CONTRIBUTING -->
 ## Contributing
 
-Contributions are what make the open source community such an amazing place to be learn, inspire, and create. Any contributions you make are **greatly appreciated**.
+Contributions are what make the open source community such an amazing place to learn, inspire, and create. Any contributions you make are **greatly appreciated**.
 
 1. Fork the Project
 2. Create your Feature Branch (`git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature`)