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 # Abortable promises ⚡
 
-A module for node that lets you run complex sequence of async functions and:
+A module for node that lets you run complex sequence of async steps and:
 
 1. Use an external signal to stop the sequence of steps
 
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ const a = new AbortablePromise(async function* () {
 setTimeout(() => a.abort(), 1500); // doesn't get to sleep(3000)
 ```
 
-2. Use an external signal to kill an already started asynchronous step
+2. Use an external signal to kill an _already started_ asynchronous step
 
 ```typescript
 const b = new AbortablePromise(async function* (await_or_abort) {