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Bolton

American  
[bohl-tn] / ˈboʊl tn /

noun

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


Bolton British  
/ ˈbəʊltən /

noun

  1. 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)

  2. a unitary authority in NW England, in Greater Manchester. Pop: 263 800 (2003 est). Area: 140 sq km (54 sq miles)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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While Oldham Council managed Preston's adoption, Bolton Council also had a role, the hearing was told.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Adoption Now, which handled Preston's adoption, was represented at the hearing, along with Bolton Council, described as the "host" council for the body.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

How about a little concern, then, about Iran’s threats to kill his former national security adviser, John Bolton?

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

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

That was why Roose Bolton had clothed him as a lord again, to play his part in this mummer’s farce.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

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