As we approached the mountain, the hills and gulleys bore the appearance of having been created by some vast, fierce torrent rushing around the base of the peak, and tearing its way through the loose earth....

VOA: special.2010.04.26

"The expected decline in world hunger in two thousand ten is primarily the result of better access to food as the global economy recovers, and food prices remain below their peak level of mid-two thousand eight."

VOA: special.2010.09.21

The facility in Arcadia is expected to help power 3,000 homes, at its peak,and do so without producing carbon emissions, like traditional coal-fired plants.

VOA: standard.2009.10.27

he and his six-man band are in peak form on their new album,"Bingo!"

VOA: standard.2010.06.27

Aircraft consultant Richard Aboulafia says while air travel appears to be making a comeback, demand for first class tickets remains sluggish and airline revenues are well below 2008 peak levels.

VOA: standard.2010.03.30

Anti-government militia activity in the U.S.reached a peak in the early 1990s following a clash between law enforcement agencies and an armed religious group in Waco,Texas that left more than 70 people dead.

VOA: standard.2009.08.17

The Labor Department says first-time claims for jobless benefits took an unexpected drop last week, to the lowest number since 2009 began, and 20 percent lower than at its peak earlier in the year.

VOA: standard.2009.11.12