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Minor grammar fixes #1338

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@splurf splurf commented Sep 13, 2023

Generally just a few misspelling mistakes. A few re-wording changes but nothing major.

Generally just a few misspelling mistakes. A few re-wording changes but nothing major.
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Is this the result of applying a grammar tool?

I'm tempted to reject on the grounds that it's wasting time, given that the changes don't significantly affect readability or content.

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`rand_distr` each contain a lot of functionality.
- Simple (implementation). We have a strong focus on correctness, speed and flexibility, but
`rand_distr` each contains a lot of functionality.
- Simple (implementation). We have a strong focus on correctness, speed, and flexibility, but
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I don't have anything against use of an Oxford comma here, but it's a matter of style rather than correctness.

@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ To get started using Rand, see [The Book](https://rust-random.github.io/book).
## Versions

Rand is *mature* (suitable for general usage, with infrequent breaking releases
which minimise breakage) but not yet at 1.0. We maintain compatibility with
that minimize breakage) but not yet at 1.0. We maintain compatibility with
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@@ -70,18 +70,18 @@ Current Rand versions are:
changes and fixes.
- Version 0.8 was released in December 2020 with many small changes.

A detailed [changelog](CHANGELOG.md) is available for releases.
A detailed [changelog](CHANGELOG.md) is available for release.
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This isn't a grammar change: it's a change of meaning. Write "for each release" if you prefer.

[semver trick](https://github.com/dtolnay/semver-trick/) in order to make traits
[semver trick](https://github.com/dtolnay/semver-trick/) to make traits
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The result is harder to parse. Revert please.

@splurf splurf closed this Sep 15, 2023
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