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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Stewart edged Zaragoza 1-0 at Queen of the Hill Tournament in Corona in December.
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Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Two more fires are burning in the Hill Country, where crews continue to work to get them under control.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
But instead, the Hill-Murray lead held, giving the Pioneers – who previously won back-to-back 2A crowns in 2014 and ’15 – the program’s fourth state title.
—Frank Rajkowski, Twin Cities, 22 Feb. 2026
One is Harry's on the Hill at 301 Atwells Ave, Providence, RI 02903.
—Rin Velasco, The Providence Journal, 21 Feb. 2026
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Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Two more fires are burning in the Hill Country, where crews continue to work to get them under control.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
But instead, the Hill-Murray lead held, giving the Pioneers – who previously won back-to-back 2A crowns in 2014 and ’15 – the program’s fourth state title.
—Frank Rajkowski, Twin Cities, 22 Feb. 2026
One is Harry's on the Hill at 301 Atwells Ave, Providence, RI 02903.
—Rin Velasco, The Providence Journal, 21 Feb. 2026
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“The Hill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Hill. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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