Hillsborough

[ hilz-bur-oh, -buhr-oh ]

/ ˈhɪlzˌbɜr oʊ, -ˌbʌr oʊ /

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noun

a town in W California.

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How to use Hillsborough in a sentence

Hillsborough County, a big chunk of that crucial corridor in the heart of the Sunshine State, is called.
North Florida Republicans Stressed Out|Winston Ross|November 7, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Hillsborough County goes blue and Romney supporters get glum.
North Florida Republicans Stressed Out|Winston Ross|November 7, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Yesterday, Prime Minister David Cameron called the Hillsborough tragedy and its coverage a double injustice.
Inquiry Finds Police Cover-Up in Deaths of 96 Fans at Hillsborough|Peter Jukes|September 13, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Young appeared at all five hearings held in Superior Court in Hillsborough, North Carolina.
Edwards to Testify About Sex Tape|Diane Dimond|April 23, 2010|DAILY BEAST

Hillsborough ordered the Massachusetts assembly to rescind its circular letter.
The Political History of England - Vol. X.|William Hunt
It refused, and, acting on Hillsborough's instructions, Bernard dissolved the assembly.
The Political History of England - Vol. X.|William Hunt
Even if Bertha were not with the Arnolds at Hillsborough, it did not follow that her sweetheart was lost.
The Incendiary|W. A. (William Augustine) Leahy
He fumbled for his oblong blue card, on which Emily espied the lettering "Hillsborough."
The Incendiary|W. A. (William Augustine) Leahy
But time was precious and she shortened the commonplaces, breaking away toward Hillsborough.
The Incendiary|W. A. (William Augustine) Leahy