diff --git a/src/contributing.md b/src/contributing.md
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--- a/src/contributing.md
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@@ -373,7 +373,7 @@ Just a few things to keep in mind:
   There is no strict limit on line lengths; let the sentence or part of the sentence flow to its proper end on the same line.
 
 - When contributing text to the guide, please contextualize the information with some time period
-  and/or a reason so that the reader knows how much to trust or mistrust the information.
+  and/or a reason so that the reader knows how much to trust the information.
   Aim to provide a reasonable amount of context, possibly including but not limited to:
 
   - A reason for why the data may be out of date other than "change",