BRANCHES.md: improve wording

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@ -23,7 +23,9 @@ the API of 3.(x+1) is backward compatible with 3.x). We only break API
compatibility on major version changes (e.g. from 3.x to 4.0). We also maintain compatibility on major version changes (e.g. from 3.x to 4.0). We also maintain
ABI compatibility within LTS branches; see the next section for details. ABI compatibility within LTS branches; see the next section for details.
New LTS branches are usually created around the time of a new major version. Every major version will become an LTS branch when the next major version is
released. We may occasionally create LTS branches from other releases at our
discretion.
When a new LTS branch is created, it usually remains supported for three years. When a new LTS branch is created, it usually remains supported for three years.
## Backwards Compatibility for application code ## Backwards Compatibility for application code