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Tamguatlay Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

In / around the world

Drought and extreme heat have continued to occur around the world, especially during last year.

Is 'around' OK? Shouldn't it be 'in'?

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'around' is ok. Some people might object to your using the present perfect 'have continued' , which emphasizes the fact that it's an ongoing process, and at the same time you're using 'last year' (past time marker). The two don't normally go together.

— Ivanhr

  • 'around' is ok.
  • Some people might object to your using the present perfect 'have continued' , which emphasizes the fact that it's an ongoing process, and at the same time you're using 'last year' (past time marker).
  • The two don't normally go together.
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'around' is ok. Some people might object to your using the present perfect 'have continued' , which emphasizes the fact that it's an ongoing process, and at the same time you're using 'last year' (past time marker). The two don't normally go together.
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