on the Hill
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The Church on the Hill pub in Glasgow is just a stone's throw away from Hampden and a piper welcomed hundreds of revellers ahead of kick-off.
From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025
Subsequently, Dermer, who wrote the speech, became persona non grata on the Hill among Democrats, according to people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 19, 2025
Speaking with reporters after the vote, senior White House officials said Trump was the “omnipresent force behind the legislation,” crediting his personal relationships with lawmakers on the Hill for its ultimate success.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2025
The Air Force inspector general’s report redacted the names of the women who worked on the Hill.
From Salon • Mar. 4, 2025
In those days on the Hill, any who could claim “professional” status—teachers, preachers, practical nurses—also considered themselves superior.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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