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@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ executables. It generates code property graphs (CPGs), a graph
 representation of code for cross-language code analysis. Code property
 graphs are stored in a custom graph database. This allows code to be
 mined using search queries formulated in a Scala-based domain-specific
-query language. Joern is developed with the goal of providing a useful
+query language. Joern is developed with the goal of providing a useful 
 tool for vulnerability discovery and research in static program
 analysis.