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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Even on the Hill, the targeting of immigrants without a criminal record has raised questions from Republicans. Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 16 June 2025 Look at Seth MacFarlane’s shows and Bob’s Burgers, King of the Hill. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025 Following Joss’ death, the King of the Hill voice actor’s husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, said on social media that they were approached by the neighbor who began yelling homophobic slurs and fired his gun. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025 Jon Hamm, John Slattery on fake cigarettes, finale, blackface episode 'King of the Hill' revival: Cast reveals what older Hank, Bobby, Peggy are up to now Diesel La Torraca as Austin Miller Austin is the son of Georgia and the recently freed from prison Gil (Aaron Ashmore). Erin Jensen, USA Today, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for the Hill

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“The Hill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Hill. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.

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