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@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ Hugo has become a fully featured static site generator, so any new functionality
 * strive not to break existing sites.
 * close or update an open [Hugo issue](https://github.com/gohugoio/hugo/issues)
 
-If it is of some complexity, the contributor is expected to maintain and support the new future (answer questions on the forum, fix any bugs etc.).
+If it is of some complexity, the contributor is expected to maintain and support the new feature in the future (answer questions on the forum, fix any bugs etc.).
 
 It is recommended to open up a discussion on the [Hugo Forum](https://discourse.gohugo.io/) to get feedback on your idea before you begin. If you are submitting a complex feature, create a small design proposal on the [Hugo issue tracker](https://github.com/gohugoio/hugo/issues) before you start.