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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Local governments across the Hill Country have also reported rising water levels Monday morning as heavy rain continued to push creeks and streams out of their banks.
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Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Talking to the Hill, rather than spending time suing in criminal actions, registrants who are attempting to comply with the law — that’s not good for business in the United States.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 12 June 2026
This recipe from the Hill Country Fruit Council in Central Texas celebrates regional produce with heritage.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
From the start, the Hill Road plan skewed high end.
—Mark Dee
june 11, Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2026
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Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Talking to the Hill, rather than spending time suing in criminal actions, registrants who are attempting to comply with the law — that’s not good for business in the United States.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 12 June 2026
This recipe from the Hill Country Fruit Council in Central Texas celebrates regional produce with heritage.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
From the start, the Hill Road plan skewed high end.
—Mark Dee
june 11, Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2026
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“The Hill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Hill. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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