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@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ phpdbg - The interactive PHP debugger
 
 phpdbg is an interactive debugger for PHP.
 
-Implemented as a SAPI module, phpdbg can excert complete control over the environment without impacting the functionality or performance of your code.
+Implemented as a SAPI module, phpdbg can excerpt complete control over the environment without impacting the functionality or performance of your code.
 
 Features
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