diff --git a/doc/api/crypto.md b/doc/api/crypto.md
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@@ -5594,7 +5594,7 @@ instead.
 ### Support for weak or compromised algorithms
 
 The `node:crypto` module still supports some algorithms which are already
-compromised and are not currently recommended for use. The API also allows
+compromised and are not recommended for use. The API also allows
 the use of ciphers and hashes with a small key size that are too weak for safe
 use.