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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That day at Wembley two years ago felt like a step too far, however with a jaded Bolton looking off the pace.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Bolton were, after all, a prolific play-off side, having twice won promotion to the Premier League via the nail biting end-of-season competition.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Wales, the White House spokeswoman, criticized Bolton as irrelevant to the current dynamics between the two leaders.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Late last month, the company’s first-quarter results and guidance came in ahead of Wall Street’s expectations, leading Needham analyst N. Quinn Bolton to say the company “has reached an inflection point.”
From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026
Steelshanks Walton had to slam the butt of his spear against the floor a dozen times before the hall quieted enough for Roose Bolton to be heard.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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