21.   As the weather grew warmer and the numbers of dead multiplied, the horror reached new peaks.

22.   Eventually, the economy reaches the peak of the cycle -- the so-called boom period.

23.   An important example was a labor movement that was reaching the peak of its power in the fields and orchards of Central California.

24.   Analysts are split over the yen, with some arguing that the dollar may have reached its peak.

25.   Among Washington reporters, the frenzy for scandal information has reached a peak not seen since January, when some were openly predicting that Clinton would have to resign.

26.   An important contribution to the record-setting temperatures was El Nino, an anomalous warming of the equatorial eastern Pacific Ocean which reached its peak in March.

27.   Analyst said orders have reached their peak during November.

28.   And traders and fund managers caution that concerns that U.S. stocks have reached their peak may keep wary investors closer to home.

29.   And today, when high school sophomores take the first of the controversial AIMS tests, some of these symptoms will reach their peaks.

30.   And today, when high school sophomores take the first of the controversial new Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards tests, some of these symptoms will reach their peaks.