diff --git a/docs/INSTALLATION.md b/docs/INSTALLATION.md
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@@ -213,7 +213,7 @@ To get started, see "[Running the Tests](https://exercism.org/docs/tracks/java/t
 
 ## Installing on Linux without a package manager
 
-*NOTE: these instructions are intended for experienced Linux users.  Unless you specifically do not want to use a package manager, we highly recommend using the the installation instructions, [above](#linux).*
+*NOTE: these instructions are intended for experienced Linux users.  Unless you specifically do not want to use a package manager, we highly recommend using the installation instructions, [above](#linux).*
 
 1. Install the JDK:
    1. Choose your distribution and download "**OpenJDK 11 (LTS)**" from [AdoptOpenJDK](https://adoptopenjdk.net/releases.html?variant=openjdk11) (choose **"Install JDK"**).
diff --git a/exercises/concept/wizards-and-warriors/.docs/hints.md b/exercises/concept/wizards-and-warriors/.docs/hints.md
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@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ The whole inheritance concept has a lot to do with the concepts around [overridi
 
 ## 6. Calculate the damage points for a Warrior
 
-- Use a [conditional statement][if-else] to return the the damage points, taking into account the vulnerability of the target.
+- Use a [conditional statement][if-else] to return the damage points, taking into account the vulnerability of the target.
 
 [inheritance-main]: https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/inheritance-in-java/
 [object-class-java]: https://docs.oracle.com/javase/7/docs/api/java/lang/Object.html