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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While renowned for its red brick buildings and lush green lawns, UCLA’s campus is also notorious for its steep hills.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
"The harvest is hanging by a thread," he told AFP from his vineyard in the village of Spay, looking out over the Rhine and hills scorched a deep brown by the heat.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
He has spent much of the past week hiding in the thick pine forest of the hills overlooking the city.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
Up in the hills above the Roman columns of the ancient site of Sebastia, in the occupied West Bank, are olive fields that have been cultivated for generations by Palestinian families.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
He emerged into a glittering world of snow hills and wind-carved ridges.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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