diff --git a/mrk/11/18.md b/mrk/11/18.md
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--- a/mrk/11/18.md
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@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
 # they looked for a way
 
-"they were seeking a way"
+"they sought a way" or "they tried to find a way"