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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The latest Emerson College Polling/the Hill results just released have Democrat Abigail Spanberger edging Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears 42% to 41%.
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Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Jan. 2025
After meeting on the Hill, senators appear unmoved by Trump's argument.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2025
Savannah Kuchar: From Tuesday evening and now through 7:00 a.m. Thursday morning, Carter's casket will be on the Hill there for the public to come in, pay their respects, honor this former president.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
The latest: Precipitation is possible Wednesday night through Friday morning in San Antonio, with the Hill Country and northern I-35 corridor more likely to be affected, the local National Weather Service office said Monday in a briefing.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
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Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Jan. 2025
After meeting on the Hill, senators appear unmoved by Trump's argument.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2025
Savannah Kuchar: From Tuesday evening and now through 7:00 a.m. Thursday morning, Carter's casket will be on the Hill there for the public to come in, pay their respects, honor this former president.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
The latest: Precipitation is possible Wednesday night through Friday morning in San Antonio, with the Hill Country and northern I-35 corridor more likely to be affected, the local National Weather Service office said Monday in a briefing.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
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“The Hill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Hill. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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