Oldham
Americannoun
noun
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a town in NW England, in Oldham unitary authority, Greater Manchester. Pop: 103 544 (2001)
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a unitary authority in NW England, in Greater Manchester. Pop: 218 100 (2003 est). Area: 141 sq km (54 sq miles)
Example Sentences
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Oldham wants to see the UK government implement an automatic release scheme for young people whose CTFs were created by the government because they are the group most likely to be unaware of their existence.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Gavin Oldham, chair of the Share Foundation, said the main reason for accounts going unclaimed is that some young people have simply never been told about it.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
The court heard Oldham Safeguarding Children's Partnership, had resumed a review into Preston's death, following its suspension for the criminal trial to take place.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
I got to induct the first managers inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Brian Epstein and Andrew Loog Oldham — the Beatles and the Stones.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Although many more residents wanted to support Thorpe, they feared reprisals by the vindictive Oldham.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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