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@@ -1318,7 +1318,7 @@ maps the `<leader>jd` sequence to the longer subcommand invocation.
 
 These commands are useful for jumping around and exploring code. When moving
 the cursor, the subcommands add entries to Vim's `jumplist` so you can use
-`CTRL-O` to jump back to where you where before invoking the command (and
+`CTRL-O` to jump back to where you were before invoking the command (and
 `CTRL-I` to jump forward; see `:h jumplist` for details). If there is more
 than one destination, the quickfix list (see `:h quickfix`) is populated with
 the available locations and opened to full width at the bottom of the screen.