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 ## Intro
 
-Separating presentation from content makes life easier. The typical content of a CV is a perfect fit for the yaml syntax due to its structured nature:
+Separating presentation from content makes life easier. The typical content of a CV is a perfect fit for a yaml file due to its structured nature:
 
 ```YAML
 ---