Oldham
Americannoun
noun
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a town in NW England, in Oldham unitary authority, Greater Manchester. Pop: 103 544 (2001)
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a unitary authority in NW England, in Greater Manchester. Pop: 218 100 (2003 est). Area: 141 sq km (54 sq miles)
Example Sentences
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He claimed he had been made a "scapegoat" after a "witch hunt" following the operation, carried out at the Royal Oldham Hospital, where he was working as a locum on 25 August 2020.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
While Oldham Council managed Preston's adoption, Bolton Council also had a role, the hearing was told.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
I got to induct the first managers inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Brian Epstein and Andrew Loog Oldham — the Beatles and the Stones.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Preston, who was born in June 2022, was taken into care at five days old following an emergency care order by Oldham Council.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
Also following tradition, Oldham blamed the change in attitude on outside agitators.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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