the Hill
noun
US, informal
—used to refer to the U.S. Congress
a proposed new law that is being debated on the Hill
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Fed independence has pretty broad support across both political parties and in both sides of the Hill.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
The upstate New York congresswoman has been rising among the ranks on the Hill for her hard conservative stances.
—Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2025
Consider hiring these star talents By Elizabeth Stamp Each of the Boston interior designers and architects in the AD PRO Directory bring a unique vision to their projects—whether they’re located in the City on the Hill or beyond.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2025
Katt also guest-starred in dozens of television series including Friends, King of the Hill, Monk, Law & Order and most recently, Casual in 2018.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
The upstate New York congresswoman has been rising among the ranks on the Hill for her hard conservative stances.
—Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2025
Consider hiring these star talents By Elizabeth Stamp Each of the Boston interior designers and architects in the AD PRO Directory bring a unique vision to their projects—whether they’re located in the City on the Hill or beyond.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2025
Katt also guest-starred in dozens of television series including Friends, King of the Hill, Monk, Law & Order and most recently, Casual in 2018.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2025
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“The Hill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Hill. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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