Bolton
Americannoun
noun
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a town in NW England, in Bolton unitary authority, Greater Manchester: centre of the woollen trade since the 14th century; later important for cotton. Pop: 139 403 (2001)
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a unitary authority in NW England, in Greater Manchester. Pop: 263 800 (2003 est). Area: 140 sq km (54 sq miles)
Example Sentences
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Mr. Bolton pleaded guilty last month to avoid the threat of additional charges against him or his family.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
Mr. Bolton contacted the Biden Administration in 2021, though he wasn’t obliged to.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
Blackburn, Oldham, Bolton, Birmingham, Bradford, Sunderland and Wolverhampton all entered the top 10 instead, while some London areas barely made the top 100.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
He said that he'd become an Aston Villa supporter after watching them play for the first time, remembering it as a game against Bolton 26 years ago.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
“Sorry to interrupt, but there’s a Mr. Bolton here to see you.”
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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