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 ### Translation
 
-Due to challenges with sync'ing images and removed content, the WSTG is no longer tackling in-bound translation efforts directly.
+Due to challenges with syncing images and removed content, the WSTG is no longer tackling in-bound translation efforts directly.
 
 At this time we suggest that you start another repository in which to tackle translations of a specific language. Once you've produced a PDF for a given version of the guide we'll be happy to attach it to the appropriate release. Simply [open an issue](https://github.com/OWASP/wstg/issues/new) here asking us to do so.