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 This repository contains source code for gRPC libraries for multiple languages written on top of shared C core library [src/core] (src/core).
 
-Libraries in different languages are in different states of development. We are seeking contributions for all of these libraries.
+Libraries in different languages may be in different states of development. We are seeking contributions for all of these libraries.
 
 | Language                | Source                              | Status  |
 |-------------------------|-------------------------------------|---------|