That is because the force of the object hitting Jupiter pushed very reflective particles high into the planet's atmosphere.

VOA: special.2009.08.25

One sports writer later described Clemente's throwing, running and hitting during the World Series as close to the level of perfection.

VOA: special.2010.04.11

The students were asked to write down five words they might say after hitting their finger with a hammer.

VOA: special.2009.08.18

He dug deep into the darkness, hitting the steel so hard that his body began to fail him.

VOA: special.2009.02.21

She tossed it over the weasel's head hitting the ground in front of the surprised animal.

VOA: special.2009.02.28

At first it meant hitting a spot at the center of a target with an arrow.

VOA: special.2009.09.20

Not hitting the books could lead to an unpleasant situation for a student.

VOA: special.2009.09.20

"As you watch the film you get in your ear a description of 'He is now hitting somebody with a stick,' or whatever the case may be.

VOA: special.2010.03.01

Now,hitting the spot usually means that a food or drink is especially satisfying.

VOA: special.2009.09.20

He would start hitting and kicking the walls or furniture.

VOA: special.2009.12.11

He felt angry. He started hitting and kicking the refrigerator.

VOA: special.2009.12.11

Clemente had an unusual way of hitting the baseball.

VOA: special.2010.04.11

Hitting the hay simply means going to bed.

VOA: special.2009.09.20

But then suddenly he stopped hitting home runs.

VOA: special.2009.10.25