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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The power tool produced a distinctive bang that echoed through the hills.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
“When I look at it, I see the hills outside of Wellington or people with moko tattoos—things that just make me instantly think of home.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026
Gales are expected for exposed coasts and hills in western Scotland.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
He was filled with ambition to see more of the country, write a spy thriller and literally climb more hills.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
Corps members are divided by skill—writers, interpreters, and artists—and are told to develop messages that urge the town’s inhabitants to come down from the nearby hills and mountains where they have sought refuge.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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