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 # Internal Modules
 
 The modules in `lib/internal` are intended for internal use in Node.js core
-only, and are not accessible with `require()` from user modules. These are
-subject to change at **any** time. Reliance on these modules outside of core
+only, and are not accessible with `require()` from user modules. These modules
+can be changed at **any** time. Reliance on these modules outside of core
 is **not supported** in any way.