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@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ For Terraform v0.15.2 and later, we recommend using the [`-replace` option](/cli
 $ terraform apply -replace="aws_instance.example[0]"
 ```
 
-The `-replace` option is superior because it lets you understand the full effect of replacing the object before you take any externally-visible action. When you use `terraform taint`, other users could create a new plan against your tainted object before you can review the consequences of that change.
+We recommend the `-replace` option because the change will be reflected in the Terraform plan, letting you understand how it will affect your infrastructure before you take any externally-visible action. When you use `terraform taint`, other users could create a new plan against your tainted object before you can review the effects.
 
 ## Usage