diff --git a/chapters/statemachines.tex b/chapters/statemachines.tex
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--- a/chapters/statemachines.tex
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@@ -322,11 +322,10 @@ \subsection{Reset Handling}\label{reset-handling}
 A state can be reset for two reasons:
 \begin{itemize}
 \item
-  The whole state machine has been reset from its context.\\
-  In this case, all states must be reset, and the initial state becomes
-  active.
+  The whole state machine has been reset from its context.
+  In this case, all states must be reset, and the initial state becomes active.
 \item
-  A reset transition has been fired.\\
+  A reset transition has been fired.
   Then, its target state is reset, but not other states.
 \end{itemize}