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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)

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Bolton Council leader Nick Peel told BBC Radio Manchester that hosting the Ryder Cup would bring big benefits.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Bolton asked then-CIA Director Gina Haspel to support a broader sabotage effort against the regime.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

Bolton pointed to strong fourth-quarter revenue and a 2026 outlook that topped Wall Street’s expectations.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

Mario Jardel scored at an unfathomable rate, until he rocked up at Bolton.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

"Lord Bolton has never acknowledged the hoy, so far as I know," Ser Rodrik said.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

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