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@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ A Multisig HD Bitcore Wallet Service.
 
 # Description
 
-Bitcore Wallet Service facilitates multisig HD wallets creation and operation thru a (hopefully) simple and intuitive REST API.
+Bitcore Wallet Service facilitates multisig HD wallets creation and operation through a (hopefully) simple and intuitive REST API.
 
 BWS can usually be installed within minutes and accommodates all the needed infrastructure for peers in a multisig wallet to communicate and operate – with minimum server trust.