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[hit] / hɪt /






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It’s been 91 days since gold hit its recent peak — making for the quickest entry into a bear market since 2008.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The 30-year Treasury bond, currently yielding 5.014%, last month hit its highest yield since the global financial crisis some 20 years ago.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

England's friendly with Costa Rica was not the first to be hit by extreme weather before the start of the World Cup.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Oracle also said that software revenue fell 2% from a year before to hit $6.8 billion in the latest quarter.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Standing awkwardly in front of the class and saying nothing felt like getting hit in the head.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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