hills
Britishplural noun
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a hilly and often remote region
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very old
Example Sentences
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Alexander’s athletes would run his pass rushing drills up the hill’s steep incline.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2025
The proposed revamp - which has not yet been approved - would increase the hill's capacity by 20% in time for the 2027 event and increase accessibility.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2025
According to Michael Birch-Jones, the director of Crystal’s Ski and Ride School, the ski hill’s Adult First Time Package, with group lessons twice daily, sells more than any other product they offer.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 4, 2024
“My husband tried his best to get everybody out. The whole hill’s on fire. God help us!”
From The Guardian • Nov. 8, 2018
A little above the hill’s foot they halted, and wrapping their cloaks about them, they sat huddled together upon the faded grass.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
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