diff --git a/docs/tools/forge.md b/docs/tools/forge.md
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--- a/docs/tools/forge.md
+++ b/docs/tools/forge.md
@@ -193,8 +193,9 @@ mergeable state, CI checks, requested reviewers + review verdicts, and the
 last-comment timestamp — the things you need to know whether a PR is ready
 to merge (CI must pass before merge). `--sha <sha>` is a CI-only fast path
 for a raw commit. The `reviewers` line lists pending requests only: a
-reviewer whose verdict still stands is left out even though the forge keeps
-them in its requested list, while one whose review is stale or dismissed stays.
+reviewer whose verdict still stands drops off the line even though the forge
+keeps them in its requested list, while one whose review is stale or dismissed
+stays.
 
 A failing/erroring CI context prints its job link. The process exit code
 is a **merge-readiness** verdict for a PR number (0 only when CI is green