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capitol

[kap-i-tl] / ˈkæp ɪ tl /
NOUN
building or buildings housing chief governmental offices
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Mr. Rubio was on Capitol Hill to answer questions about foreign policy, and that included Venezuela.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Hilton, a British immigrant and former Fox News commentator, told reporters outside the state Capitol in Sacramento Wednesday morning that he was “very encouraged” by the latest results, though he stopped short of declaring victory.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

"The best way to handle it is if the administration decides to shut it down themselves," Thune told reporters at the Capitol on Monday.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

People are still gathering at the Utah Capitol itself, and some groups are even planning a lawsuit against MIDA.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

Receiving an honorary degree from Capitol College in Maryland.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson



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