Alton
Americannoun
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a city in southwestern Illinois.
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a first name.
Example Sentences
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Under the plan, visitors to places like Alton Towers, Chessington World of Adventures and Legoland Windsor this half-term who only had "difficulty with crowds" would no longer have qualified.
From BBC
However, major holiday providers including Butlin's, Hilton, Travelodge, and the owner of Alton Towers theme park have told the government its proposals would drain money from local businesses.
From BBC
According to a report by Alton Aviation Consultancy ahead of this years Singapore Airshow, international traffic in the Asia-Pacific region grew by 8% in 2025, outpacing global growth of 6.8%.
From BBC
Critics say the firm, which runs attractions including Alton Towers in Staffordshire and Thorpe Park in Surrey, will be unfairly targeting those with a hidden disability.
From BBC
Terri, 35, from Stoke-on-Trent, said her family would not be able to visit Alton Towers as a result of the new restrictions.
From BBC
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