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 ## Deprecation Notices
 
-The type `systemd::service_limits` is deprecated and `systemd::manage_dropin` or `systemd::dropin_file` can
+The type `systemd::service_limits` is deprecated and `systemd::manage_dropin` or `systemd::dropin_file` should
 be used instead.
 
 ## Transfer Notice