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 ## How it works
 
-Create placeholders with the `.placeholder` class and a grid column class (e.g., `.col-6`) to set the `width`. They can replace the text inside an element or as be added as a modifier class to an existing component.
+Create placeholders with the `.placeholder` class and a grid column class (e.g., `.col-6`) to set the `width`. They can replace the text inside an element or be added as a modifier class to an existing component.
 
 We apply additional styling to `.btn`s via `::before` to ensure the `height` is respected. You may extend this pattern for other situations as needed, or add a ` ` within the element to reflect the height when actual text is rendered in its place.