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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Rachel Diamond, 23, moved from her family home in Oldham to Portsmouth to follow her dream job as a graduate engineer.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
These included two spells each at Bournemouth and Norwich City respectively, as well as loan stints with Oldham Athletic, Reading and Nottingham Forest.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
While Oldham Council managed Preston's adoption, Bolton Council also had a role, the hearing was told.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Instead, he was taken from her by a court order from Oldham Council and placed with temporary adoptive parents before being adopted by Varley and McGowan.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
She had no proof that Oldham and C.P. were working together, but she strongly suspected it.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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