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on the Hill

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  1. A phrase referring to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., where Congress meets: “They're debating that nuclear waste issue on the Hill today.”


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The Church on the Hill pub in Glasgow is just a stone's throw away from Hampden and a piper welcomed hundreds of revellers ahead of kick-off.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

Subsequently, Dermer, who wrote the speech, became persona non grata on the Hill among Democrats, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 19, 2025

Speaking with reporters after the vote, senior White House officials said Trump was the “omnipresent force behind the legislation,” crediting his personal relationships with lawmakers on the Hill for its ultimate success.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2025

The reporting was initially laughed off on the Hill.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2025

Jeremiah lived right below us on the Hill.

From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose