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-Alternatively we can use the `cJSON_Add...ToObject` helper functions to make our lifes a little easier:
+Alternatively we can use the `cJSON_Add...ToObject` helper functions to make our lives a little easier:
 
 ```c
 //NOTE: Returns a heap allocated string, you are required to free it after use.