diff --git a/spring-boot-project/spring-boot-docs/src/docs/antora/modules/reference/pages/using/running-your-application.adoc b/spring-boot-project/spring-boot-docs/src/docs/antora/modules/reference/pages/using/running-your-application.adoc
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--- a/spring-boot-project/spring-boot-docs/src/docs/antora/modules/reference/pages/using/running-your-application.adoc
+++ b/spring-boot-project/spring-boot-docs/src/docs/antora/modules/reference/pages/using/running-your-application.adoc
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 = Running Your Application
 
 One of the biggest advantages of packaging your application as a jar and using an embedded HTTP server is that you can run your application as you would any other.
-The sample applies to debugging Spring Boot applications.
+The same applies to debugging Spring Boot applications.
 You do not need any special IDE plugins or extensions.
 
 NOTE: The options below are best suited for running an application locally for development.