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@@ -9,11 +9,11 @@ toc_max: 2
 
 ### Bug Fixes
 
-- Fixed a bug where working with containers created with a previous (< 1.23.0)
-  version of Compose would cause unexpected crashes
+- Fixed a bug where working with containers created with a version of Compose earlier than `1.23.0`
+  would cause unexpected crashes.
 
 - Fixed an issue where the behavior of the `--project-directory` flag would
-  vary depending on which subcommand was being used.
+  vary depending on which subcommand was used.
 
 ## 1.23.0 (2018-10-30)