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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The former Bradford, Bolton and Sunderland manager is on a 12-month rolling contract.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Bolton Council initially rejected the proposal for the Hulton Park course citing environmental reasons, but it was later approved by a government inspector in 2022 after an appeal by developers Peel L&P.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
Marco Rubio urged John Bolton, Trump’s then-national security adviser, Bolton recounted in a memoir.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026
Bolton asked then-CIA Director Gina Haspel to support a broader sabotage effort against the regime.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026
“The Ryswells and Dustins are tied to House Bolton by marriage,” Jon informed him.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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