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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Ciesla pointed to numerous new businesses slated to open in Northbrook soon, including a Fresh Market, Buffalo Wild Wings to go, Landmark on the Hill, Hi Five Sports Zone, RH Outlet, and pop-up Lucid Motors at Northbrook Court.
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Phil Rockrohr, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
Driving the news: The Fusion Industry Association is pushing the Hill to dole out nearly $10 billion over five years to various fusion programs in reconciliation, CEO Andrew Holland told Axios.
—Nick Sobczyk, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
Over the Hill also aims to reward dedication with numerous progression routes.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Cecile had worked in the legendary Nancy Pelosi’s office on the Hill, learning the ins and outs of legislative policy.
—Ilyse Hogue, TIME, 21 Jan. 2025
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Phil Rockrohr, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
Driving the news: The Fusion Industry Association is pushing the Hill to dole out nearly $10 billion over five years to various fusion programs in reconciliation, CEO Andrew Holland told Axios.
—Nick Sobczyk, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
Over the Hill also aims to reward dedication with numerous progression routes.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Cecile had worked in the legendary Nancy Pelosi’s office on the Hill, learning the ins and outs of legislative policy.
—Ilyse Hogue, TIME, 21 Jan. 2025
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“The Hill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Hill. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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