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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The single charge to which Bolton will plead guilty relates to the diary-like entries, the individuals familiar with his plea deal told the BBC.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
John Bolton, who served as Donald Trump's national security advisor before becoming an outspoken critic of the US president, plans to plead guilty to one count of retaining classified documents, US media reported on Thursday.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
A notice Thursday in the federal court in Greenbelt, Md., where Bolton was indicted, said a hearing in the case was set for June 26.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Bolton was accused of sharing classified files by email with two "unauthorized individuals" who have not been identified but are believed to be his wife and daughter.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
And word has come to us that Roose Bolton moves toward Winterfell with all his power, there to wed his bastard to your half sister.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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