diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ Using Compose is basically a three-step process.
 1. Define your app's environment with a `Dockerfile` so it can be
 reproduced anywhere.
 2. Define the services that make up your app in `docker-compose.yml` so
-they can be run together in an isolated environment:
+they can be run together in an isolated environment.
 3. Lastly, run `docker-compose up` and Compose will start and run your entire app.
 
 A `docker-compose.yml` looks like this: