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@@ -61,4 +61,4 @@ require("bookmarks"):setup({
 })
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-For the `new` and `delete` messages, you can use `<key>` and `<folder>`, which will be replaced by the repective new/deleted bookmark's associated key and folder.
+For the `new` and `delete` messages, you can use `<key>` and `<folder>`, which will be replaced by the respective new/deleted bookmark's associated key and folder.