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@@ -32,13 +32,13 @@ You can also use the standalone D3 microlibraries. For example, [d3-selection](h
 <script src="https://d3js.org/d3-selection.v1.js"></script>
 ```
 
-D3 is written using [ES2015 modules](http://www.2ality.com/2014/09/es6-modules-final.html). Create a [custom bundle using Rollup](http://bl.ocks.org/mbostock/bb09af4c39c79cffcde4), Webpack, or your preferred bundler. To import D3 into an ES2015 application, either import the specific symbols you want to use:
+D3 is written using [ES2015 modules](http://www.2ality.com/2014/09/es6-modules-final.html). Create a [custom bundle using Rollup](http://bl.ocks.org/mbostock/bb09af4c39c79cffcde4), Webpack, or your preferred bundler. To import D3 into an ES2015 application, either import specific symbols:
 
 ```js
 import {scaleLinear} from "d3";
 ```
 
-Or, import everything into a namespace (here, `d3`, but use whatever symbol you prefer):
+Or import everything into a namespace (here, `d3`):
 
 ```js
 import * as d3 from "d3";