hitting

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A new quantum-computing stock is getting closer to hitting Wall Street, as a Honeywell International spinoff named Quantinuum has just set terms for an initial public offering.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

In the UK, the Met Office weather agency said it was the hottest May day on record, with temperatures hitting 34.8C at Kew Gardens, southwest London -- a full two degrees above the previous high.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

“You can’t throw a rock without hitting a machine shop out here. So we can be within driving proximity of just thousands of potential customers.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

According to CricViz, 47% of deliveries bowled by their spinners were hitting the stumps as their 11.1 overs claimed six wickets for 39 runs.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

I was proud of the girls for not cussing, but I was even more proud of them for hitting the nail right on the head this time.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall