diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ Most files in `deno_std` should have the following copyright header:
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 If the code originates elsewhere, ensure that the file has the proper copyright
-headers. We only allows MIT, BSD, and Apache licensed code in `deno_std`.
+headers. We only allow MIT, BSD, and Apache licensed code in `deno_std`.
 
 ### Top level functions should not use arrow syntax