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@@ -27,15 +27,14 @@ Datetime issue queue](https://www.drupal.org/project/issues/search/drupal?projec
 ### Media
 
 The new core [Media module](https://www.drupal.org/node/2895059) provides an
-API for reusable media entities and references based on the contributed
-[Media entity module](https://www.drupal.org/project/media_entity).
+API for reusable media entities and references. It is based on the contributed
+[Media Entity module](https://www.drupal.org/project/media_entity).
 
 Since there is a rich ecosystem of Drupal contributed modules built on Media
 Entity, the top priority for this release is to provide a stable core API and
-data model for these modules. Developers and expert site builders can add
-Media as a dependency. Work is underway to [provide an update path for
-existing sites' Media Entity data](https://www.drupal.org/node/2880334) and to
-[port existing contributed modules to the refined core API](https://www.drupal.org/node/2860796).
+data model for a smoother transition for these modules. Developers and expert
+site builders can add Media as a dependency. Work is underway to [provide an
+update path for existing sites' Media Entity data](https://www.drupal.org/node/2880334) and to [port existing contributed modules to the refined core API](https://www.drupal.org/node/2860796).
 
 Note that **the core Media module is currently marked hidden** and will not
 appear on the 'Extend' (module administration) page. (Enabling a contributed