diff --git a/docs/reference/cat/shards.asciidoc b/docs/reference/cat/shards.asciidoc
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 [[relocation]]
 === Relocation
 
-Let's say you've checked your health and you see a relocating
+Let's say you've checked your health and you see relocating
 shards.  Where are they from and where are they going?
 
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