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 You can change the float behavior of an element by adding the `.float-left` or `.float-right` classes to an element. To clear floats, add the class `.clearfix` to the parent element.
 
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-  <p>Float Left/Right classes use `!important` to ensure they aren't overriden by more specific selectors. This framework conscientiously avoids using `!important` declarations. This is one of the few components that does.</p>
+  <p>Float Left/Right classes use `!important` to ensure they aren't overridden by more specific selectors. This framework conscientiously avoids using `!important` declarations. This is one of the few components that does.</p>
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