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@@ -139,9 +139,8 @@ conventions:
 
 In this section, we use an [ABNF][abnf]-like notation to define a
 textual syntax that is easy for people to read and write. Most of the
-examples in this document are written using this syntax. In the
-following section, we will define the abstract syntax that this
-surface syntax translates into.
+examples in this document are written using this syntax. An appendix
+defines the abstract syntax that this surface syntax translates into.
 
 ### Schema files and bundles.