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@@ -116,7 +116,7 @@ docker run --rm -v ${PWD}:/work cgr.dev/chainguard/apko build --debug \
 
 ## Why
 
-apko was created by [Chainguard](https://www.chainguard.dev), who require secure and reproducible
+apko was created by [Chainguard](https://www.chainguard.dev), who requires secure and reproducible
 container images for their tooling. Speed is also a critical factor; Chainguard require images to be
 rebuilt constantly in response to new versions and patches.