diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
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--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -120,7 +120,7 @@ specific upcoming bugfix or feature release could fall into one of two different
 
 Issues and PRs which are deemed backwards-incompatible may be added to the discussion items for
 Helm 4 with [label:v4.x](https://github.com/helm/helm/labels/v4.x). An issue or PR that we are not
-sure we will be addressing will not be added to any milestone.
+sure if we will be addressing will not be added to any milestone.
 
 A milestone (and hence release) can be closed when all outstanding issues/PRs have been closed
 or moved to another milestone and the associated release has been published.
@@ -160,8 +160,8 @@ There are 5 types of issues (each with their own corresponding [label](#labels))
   discussion, these can turn into `feature` or `bug` issues.
 - `proposal`: Used for items (like this one) that propose a new ideas or functionality that require
   a larger community discussion. This allows for feedback from others in the community before a
-  feature is actually  developed. This is not needed for small additions. Final word on whether or
-  not a feature needs a proposal is up to the core maintainers. All issues that are proposals should
+  feature is actually  developed. This is not needed for small additions. Final word on whether
+  a feature needs a proposal is up to the core maintainers. All issues that are proposals should
   both have a label and an issue title of "Proposal: [the rest of the title]." A proposal can become
   a `feature` and does not require a milestone.
 - `feature`: These track specific feature requests and ideas until they are complete. They can
@@ -179,7 +179,7 @@ below.
 2. Triage
     - The maintainer in charge of triaging will apply the proper labels for the issue. This includes
       labels for priority, type, and metadata (such as `good first issue`). The only issue priority
-      we will be tracking is whether or not the issue is "critical." If additional levels are needed
+      we will be tracking is whether the issue is "critical." If additional levels are needed
       in the future, we will add them.
     - (If needed) Clean up the title to succinctly and clearly state the issue. Also ensure that
       proposals are prefaced with "Proposal: [the rest of the title]".