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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Example Sentences

From Clare’s place on the hill, it was hard to read her expression.

From Literature

Nick Tyrer was lead designer for architecture and engineering firm BDP Pattern on the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

From BBC

It looked like a castle on the hill.

From The Wall Street Journal

There were few streetlamps here, spread far apart, but the hulking sign planted on the hill blinked brightly, first HOLLY, then WOOD, then LAND, before it started all over again.

From Literature

McIndoe said he also came across a smoldering ash pit during the couple of hours he was on the hill.

From Los Angeles Times