diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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+++ b/README.md
@@ -229,9 +229,9 @@ implementations, see the GOVERNANCE.md document.
 
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 corresponding label that marks it as needing something. For example, if a
-merge request receives all the required acknowledgments, remove the ~"Needs
-acks" label, or if 30 days passed since opening, remove any ~"In 30 days
-discussion period" label.
+merge request receives all the required acknowledgments, remove the
+~"Needs acks" label, or if 30 days passed since opening, remove any
+~"In 30 day discussion period" label.
 
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