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@@ -792,9 +792,9 @@ <h3>Validate Algorithm</h3>
 It is expected that a <a>verifier</a> will ensure that it trusts the issuer
 of a <a>verifiable credential</a>, as well as the issuer of the associated
 <a href="#bitstringstatuslistcredential">BitstringStatusListCredential</a>,
-before utilizing the information contained in either credential for further
+before using the information contained in either credential for further
 decision making purposes. Implementers are advised that the issuers of these
-credential might be different in use cases where the original issuer of the
+credential might differ, such as when the original issuer of the
 <a>verifiable credential</a> does not maintain a record of its validity.
       </p>