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Bolton

[ bohl-tn ]

noun

  1. a borough in Greater Manchester, in NW England.


Bolton

/ 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)


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The messages from the fake Bolton began with chitchat, and expressed a desire to get together after all these years.

Over a period of weeks, the hacker builds trust and then Bolton asks for your input on a new website he is launching.

She then changed her passwords and ended all contact with the Iranian Bolton and then alerted the office of the real one.

Bolton confirmed that he did indeed know Bigelow and had sought her counsel many years ago.

Lion attack In 1872, Massarti the Lion Tamer was attacked by Tyrant the Lion during a performance in Bolton, England.

I am a gentleman and a man, though sore my trouble: I shall not run after the lady of Bolton Hall.

Mr. Gaunt, you see, values Bolton and Hernshaw very highly; why, he is in despair at losing them.

But I will not force myself upon the lady of Bolton Hall; don't you think it.

Only he attached one condition, that Bolton and Hernshaw should be settled on Kate for her separate use.

We believe Mr. Bolton will add numeric strength to both the chapel and schools.

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