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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If the Bolton bid was successful it would be the first time in more than 30 years that the event is staged in England.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
Marco Rubio urged John Bolton, Trump’s then-national security adviser, Bolton recounted in a memoir.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026
Needham analyst N. Quinn Bolton reiterated a Buy rating on IonQ shares while lowering his price target to $65 from $80, citing multiple compression in the quantum industry.
From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026
"Going forward, do I see a future? I'm not sure where we're going with it," says James Foster, who has been farming beef and sheep on the Bolton Abbey Estate for 30 years.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026
Whenever Lord Bolton took a meal with the garrison, Arya would see them there among the rest.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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