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hilltop

[hil-top] / ˈhɪlˌtɒp /






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Perched on a hilltop, the original estate was built in 1953 by the famed architect Richard Neutra for his secretary, Dorothy Serulnic.

From MarketWatch Aug. 11, 2026

“Langhe Nebbiolo has more drinkability, more freshness, more fruit and less structure than a Barolo or Barbaresco wine,” said Cristina Oddero, winemaker at the Oddero winery in the stunning hilltop village of La Morra.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

Kim Jong-hyun, who lives in San Diego and was visiting South Korea with his family, said it was the irony of the contrast that drew him to the hilltop.

From Barron's Jul. 2, 2026

We were headed to a hilltop church, Casa de Gracia, for the monthly clothing and food giveaway organized by volunteers.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 27, 2026

A wooded hilltop rose out of the water, a little island all on its own, brightly lit by the low-lying moon.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman

Eclipse watchers gathered on beaches, hilltops and parks to watch the Moon pass in front of the Sun on Wednesday, describing the rare event as "incredible".

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

Then CRG turned south to Festus, nestled near limestone bluffs and densely forested hilltops.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 26, 2026

But the hilltops and open canyons also have provided spaces to unleash unbridled joy from new romance, exciting career turns and those same family members’ health and recovery.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 7, 2024

The researchers analyzed what the landscape would have been like in the past and concluded the serpents would have been most visible from other hilltops and from the river.

From Science Magazine Jun. 3, 2024

“We’ve been away too long,” Eleanor said and looked up anxiously at the sun touching the hilltops.

From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson

The origin of hilltopping is, however, easily understood.

From American Adventures A Second Trip 'Abroad at home' by Wallace Morgan




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