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@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ Deno module resolution for `esbuild`.
 - Support for `jsr:` specifiers
 - Support for import maps (including embedded into `deno.json`)
 - Native loader using Deno's global cache directory
-- Portable loader that words in environments with limited permissions
+- Portable loader that works in environments with limited permissions
 
 ## Example