diff --git a/tower-service/src/lib.rs b/tower-service/src/lib.rs
index a5a10c2..85ce84e 100644
--- a/tower-service/src/lib.rs
+++ b/tower-service/src/lib.rs
@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ use std::sync::Arc;
 /// it is possible to write middleware that provide these pieces in a
 /// reusable way.
 ///
-/// For example, take timeouts as an example:
+/// Take timeouts as an example:
 ///
 /// ```rust,ignore
 /// use tower_service::Service;