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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Beyond music, Travis made his mark as an actor in film and television, with roles in films Black Dog, Maverick, The Rainmaker, The Legend of O.B. Taggert and The Wager, and television series including Touched by an Angel, King of the Hill and Matlock.
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2025
The Air Force inspector general’s report redacted the names of the women who worked on the Hill.
—Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 4 Mar. 2025
Dozens of employees are already on administrative leave as the Trump administration moves to shut down the department completely, the Hill reported.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
Ponies heading to state on Volkman’s hat trick 1 of 11
The Stillwater Ponies defeat the Hill Murray Pioneers in the 2025 MSHSL Class 2A Section 4 Championship at Aldrich Arena in Maplewood on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.
—Frank Rajkowski, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2025
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2025
The Air Force inspector general’s report redacted the names of the women who worked on the Hill.
—Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 4 Mar. 2025
Dozens of employees are already on administrative leave as the Trump administration moves to shut down the department completely, the Hill reported.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
Ponies heading to state on Volkman’s hat trick 1 of 11
The Stillwater Ponies defeat the Hill Murray Pioneers in the 2025 MSHSL Class 2A Section 4 Championship at Aldrich Arena in Maplewood on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.
—Frank Rajkowski, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2025
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“The Hill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Hill. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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