on the Hill

Cultural  

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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on the Hill

Mike Pence—previously House Republican Conference chairman—practically camped out on the Hill during key policy debates like the 2017 tax reform.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026

Global health programming in general is moving at a much slower rate than it did previously, according to the Aid on the Hill analysis of federal funding data.

From Salon ● Jun. 23, 2026

And how do you think their guidance is going to be viewed, given the fact that RFK Jr. just showed up on the Hill and got beaten about the head by senators?

From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2025

Ed Sheeran grew up in Framlingham in Suffolk and its rolling hills and magnificent castle inspired his hit single, Castle on the Hill.

From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2025

They lived on the Hill itself, in Number 3 Bagshot Row just below Bag End.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien