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 ## Base Template Lookup Order
 
-{{< new-in "0.63.0" >}} Since Hugo v0.63, the base template lookup order closely follows that of the template is applies to (e.g. `_default/list.html`).
+{{< new-in "0.63.0" >}} Since Hugo v0.63, the base template lookup order closely follows that of the template it applies to (e.g. `_default/list.html`).
 
 See [Template Lookup Order](/templates/lookup-order/) for details and examples.