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 ### Instructions
 
-Write a **recursive** function that returns the the value of `nb` to the power `power`.
+Write a **recursive** function that returns the value of `nb` to the power of `power`.
 
 Negative powers will return `0`. Overflows do **not** have to be dealt with.