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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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
He was posthumously inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2014 but only in a 5-minute segment as part of a 2-for-1 deal with Mr. Oldham.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
“From the moment you arrive, the home’s timeless Texas limestone facade, rich wood beams, and refined architectural detailing create an unmistakable sense of understated luxury,” the listing—which was held by Courtney Oldham of Compass—stated.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
Several brands, including Loewe, Aesop and the jeweler Presley Oldham, have introduced incense in recent years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Oldham did admit that activists had forced some needed changes, but the former cotton mill manager immediately added huffily that “this could have been done solely by negotiation, without the picketing.”
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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