diff --git a/docs/examples/blind-auction.rst b/docs/examples/blind-auction.rst
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@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Simple Open Auction
 The general idea of the following simple auction contract is that everyone can
 send their bids during a bidding period. The bids already include sending money
 / Ether in order to bind the bidders to their bid. If the highest bid is
-raised, the previously highest bidder gets their money back.  After the end of
+raised, the previous highest bidder gets their money back.  After the end of
 the bidding period, the contract has to be called manually for the beneficiary
 to receive their money - contracts cannot activate themselves.