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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The public report on the Hill investigation did not address those figures, and information released by the board has not specifically identified alleged mismanagement of those funds as part of the review. — Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026 While a permanent solution for shoring up the benefits program has not been passed into law, lawmakers on the Hill have called for new measures to replenish the trust funds. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 Francis, who also created the Disney TVA Writing Program, has recruited talented creative artists for The Simpsons, King of the Hill and Family Guy. — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026 And there’s plenty more to fill out a spooky weekend in this town with a haunted history, including seeing the Asylum on the Hill and visiting Athens Scream Park. — Michelle Mastro, Midwest Living, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Hill

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“The Hill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Hill. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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