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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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The former England man, who played for Manchester City, Chelsea, Bolton, Liverpool and West Brom in the top flight, was good for an assist, too.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

"Yes, I made mistakes, but I also reflect on that," said Wilshere, who also played for Bolton, Bournemouth, West Ham and Danish side AGF.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

With Bazunu having returned to training before the Austria match, Hallgrimsson praised the Bolton player and the rest of his squad while hitting out at "lies" that had been reported regarding the goalkeeper's decision.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

Amanda Hulme, head teacher at Claypool Primary School in Bolton, said a recent inspection at her school had been "easily the most stressful experience" of her career.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

She had taken it from the Glovers, and the Bastard of Bolton would take it from her.

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

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