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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Right now, some of the best spots to catch beautiful bluebonnet displays are around Brenham, Ennis, and the Hill Country.
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Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
Over a decade on the Hill Mullin has spent over a decade on Capitol Hill.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 18 Mar. 2026
The cast also includes Saturday Night Live alum Bobby Moynihan and Phil LaMarr (Futurama, King of the Hill).
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Spring in the Hill Country is perhaps my favorite of all.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
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Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
Over a decade on the Hill Mullin has spent over a decade on Capitol Hill.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 18 Mar. 2026
The cast also includes Saturday Night Live alum Bobby Moynihan and Phil LaMarr (Futurama, King of the Hill).
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Spring in the Hill Country is perhaps my favorite of all.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
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“The Hill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Hill. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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