capitol
Example Sentences
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His onetime allies in Congress are being asked whether they knew about his conduct, which has been described as an open secret on Capitol Hill.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
The giant monument, if given final approval, would be taller than the US Capitol building and the Lincoln Memorial, and would feature a golden Lady Liberty-like statue with a torch and crown.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
The visit came the same day the Banking Committee announced Warsh’s hearing date, a coincidence that raised eyebrows on Capitol Hill.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
Capitol Hill gossips, including journalists from whom one might have hoped to hear something before now, evidently knew about Mr. Swalwell’s behavior for years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
The crowd erupted in applause again, and Natalie hoped that everybody in the Capitol and in every other building in Washington could hear them.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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President Biden's Inaugural Speech (January 2021)
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