Alton
Americannoun
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a city in southwestern Illinois.
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a first name.
Example Sentences
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Critics say the firm, which runs attractions including Alton Towers in Staffordshire and Thorpe Park in Surrey, will be unfairly targeting those with a hidden disability.
From BBC ● Feb. 6, 2026
Hannah, 45, from Yorkshire, and her son Eren, 15, often book their holidays to stay near Alton Towers and spend a few days in the theme park.
From BBC ● Feb. 6, 2026
Over the years, I expanded my teacher roster to include Nigella Lawson, Ina Garten, Martha Stewart, Alton Brown and others, each of whom diversified my skillset.
From Salon ● Jan. 30, 2026
Peers Baroness Kennedy and Lord Alton, who are all members of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China, were also sanctioned.
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2026
His birthday at Alton Towers was canceled, Gavin Coley’s eyes sunk into his skull a few millimeters, and a year later his parents got divorced.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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