diff --git a/examples/README.md b/examples/README.md
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@@ -135,7 +135,7 @@ Build the Dart samples in this directory with `make dart`.
 To run the examples:
 
 ```sh
-$ dart add_person.dart addessbook.data
+$ dart add_person.dart addressbook.data
 $ dart list_people.dart addressbook.data
 ```