establishments

Hello N2,

It would probably be more idiomatic to say "on its own soil"; I would prefer "buildings" to establishments, but with a qualifier, e.g. "US government buildings"; then delete either "outside the US" or "around the world", as only one is necessary (I would keep the latter).

Best wishes,

MrP

New2grammarTerrorists, not able to strike the US on its soil, are targeting US [buildings/establishments] outside the US around the world.

1. Are there any mistakes?
2. Which choice is correct?
Thanks.

I concur with MrPedantic's suggestions and offer an additional one. In this context at least, I think it's more idiomatic to say "unab

Thanks RayH.

Thanks, Mr P. I haven't seen you around for a couple of months, maybe? Welcome back

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New2grammarTerrorists, unable to strike the US on its own soil, are targeting US government buildings outside the US.

Does the bolded phrase sound like terrorists' home countries? I wanted to say US soil instead.

It's fine the way it is. No one reading this would mistake your meaning.

Thanks, RayH.

New2grammarI haven't seen you around for a couple of months, maybe? Welcome back

Thanks,