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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Andrew Bolton, curator in charge of the Met's Costume Institute, said he supported the decision.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
Rivaldo himself made a statement, saying: "I want the challenge of trying to get Bolton into Europe for the first time in their history. It is an exciting time."
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 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
Which brings us to Mr. Bolton, who has been targeted by Iran along with Mr. Trump’s first-term Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and State’s main deputy for Iran policy in the first term, Brian Hook.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
Lord Bolton and his Lady Walda followed, then the rest.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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