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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What’s changed is that a Republican president ordered the strikes, so the Democrats are crying foul, while GOP leaders on the Hill are lining up behind Donald Trump.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 June 2025
In March, more than 250 advocates from 45 states gathered for our annual Headache on the Hill event in Washington, directly engaging lawmakers to advocate for meaningful legislative change.
—Julienne Verdi, Boston Herald, 22 June 2025
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
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 June 2025
In March, more than 250 advocates from 45 states gathered for our annual Headache on the Hill event in Washington, directly engaging lawmakers to advocate for meaningful legislative change.
—Julienne Verdi, Boston Herald, 22 June 2025
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
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“The Hill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Hill. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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