diff --git a/ACKNOWLEDGMENTS b/ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
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--- a/ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
+++ b/ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
@@ -21,5 +21,5 @@ Significant support:
 Please note that we ask permission to identify sponsors and that some sponsors
 we consider eligible for inclusion here have requested to remain anonymous.
 
-Additional sponsorship or patronage is always welcome: for more information
-please contact the OpenSSL Software Foundation.
+Additional sponsorship or financial support is always welcome: for more
+information please contact the OpenSSL Software Foundation.