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Oldham

American  
[ohl-duhm, ou-duhm] / ˈoʊl dəm, ˈaʊ dəm /

noun

  1. a city in Greater Manchester, in NW England.

Oldham British  
/ ˈəʊldəm /

noun

  1. a town in NW England, in Oldham unitary authority, Greater Manchester. Pop: 103 544 (2001)

  2. a unitary authority in NW England, in Greater Manchester. Pop: 218 100 (2003 est). Area: 141 sq km (54 sq miles)

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Oldham Council said it only took legal action where other efforts to recoup arrears had failed.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Months later, manager Andrew Loog Oldham kicked him out of the band for being “ugly,” although Stewart continued to record, tour and serve as the band’s road manager until his death in 1985.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

It will also conduct local investigations - Oldham has been confirmed as among the first areas.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Dylan, 21, didn't choose Oldham Athletic - the club chose him.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 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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