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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The BBC asked Oldham Council about Ahsan's case, and put to it his family's claims, including that they did not know why his care funding had changed.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
Preston was born on 16 June 2022 and taken into care by Oldham Council before being placed with foster parents.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
Months later, manager Andrew Loog Oldham kicked him out of the band for being “ugly,” although Stewart continued to record, tour and serve as the band’s road manager until his death in 1985.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
Will you talk about the history here that Judge Oldham basically ignores?
From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026
After an intense lobbying campaign, which included letters, petitions, and more picketing, Carvie Oldham agreed to meet with tenants to hear their grievances—an important first.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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