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 #### Added
 
 - Experimental support for 3D parabolic diffusion terms has been added.
-- Non-uniform `TreeMesh`es are now also available for hyperbolic-parabolic equations.
+- Non-uniform `TreeMesh` available for hyperbolic-parabolic equations.
 - Capability to set truly discontinuous initial conditions in 1D.
 - Wetting and drying feature and examples for 1D and 2D shallow water equations