diff --git a/doc/api/esm.md b/doc/api/esm.md
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@@ -620,8 +620,8 @@ stateless):
 
 ##### Approach #2: Isolate State
 
-The most straightforward `package.json` would be one that defines the separate
-CommonJS and ES module entry points directly:
+A `package.json` file can define the separate CommonJS and ES module entry
+points directly:
 
 <!-- eslint-skip -->
 ```js