diff --git a/core/feed/annotator/base.py b/core/feed/annotator/base.py
index 451ec544b1..d100cdc2d4 100644
--- a/core/feed/annotator/base.py
+++ b/core/feed/annotator/base.py
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ def contributor(
         name = contributor.display_name or contributor.sort_name
         name_key = name and name.lower()
         if not name_key or name_key in state[marc_role]:
-            # Either there is not valid name present or
+            # Either there is no valid name present or
             # we've already credited this person with this
             # MARC role. Returning a tag would be redundant.
             return None