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@@ -275,7 +275,7 @@ If no configuration file is specified, Puma will look for a configuration file a
 If you want to prevent Puma from looking for a configuration file in those locations, include the `--no-config` flag:
 
 ```
-$ puma -C --no-config
+$ puma --no-config
 
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