diff --git a/doc/api/readline.md b/doc/api/readline.md
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@@ -202,8 +202,6 @@ added: v0.1.98
 The `rl.close()` method closes the `readline.Interface` instance and
 relinquishes control over the `input` and `output` streams. When called,
 the `'close'` event will be emitted.
-Closes the `Interface` instance, relinquishing control on the `input` and
-`output` streams. The `'close'` event will also be emitted.
 
 ### rl.pause()
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