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Both came from broken homes, with mothers who were "bolters" -- had run off with other men.

Mother And Queen 2008

The seceders or "bolters" made the following address, to which they appended their States and names.

Americanism Contrasted with Foreignism, Romanism, and Bogus Democracy in the Light of Reason, History, and Scripture; In which Certain Demagogues in Tennessee, and Elsewhere, are Shown Up in Their True Colors William Gannaway Brownlow 1841

It's the fate of the so-called "bolters", those who make a late run for selection, that is becoming the most interesting part of the equation for many.

WalesOnline - Home 2009

Only Six Nations players were eligible for their study, so no "bolters".

Telegraph Blogs 2009

"bolters" might be coaxed or bribed back, or, failing that, that they might, in some way, be jockeyed out of the House and made to suffer for their defection.

An Algonquin Maiden A Romance of the Early Days of Upper Canada A. Ethelwyn Wetherald 1898

The Southern bolters convened a "rump" convention in Richmond.

Before he became the national icon, Lincoln was a shrewd candidate Sally Jenkins 2010

The Beijing bolters were Jason Kenny, who came from nowhere to put in the second lap that contributed to the men's team sprint gold, Emma Pooley, who broke through on the road in 2007, and Steven Burke, who was unknown at the start of 2007 but picked up a bronze in the men's individual pursuit.

Team GB's young pretenders make a bolt for London 2012 Olympic places 2011

But the possible bolters are there, too: two 18-year-olds in Sam Harrison and Laura Trott, both clearly being fast-tracked towards London with a view to riding in the omnium, and a more outside bet in the 20‑year‑old Welshwoman Dani King, who has a chance of a place in the women's team pursuit just a month after her first appearance at a World Cup.

Team GB's young pretenders make a bolt for London 2012 Olympic places 2011

The Southern bolters convened a "rump" convention in Richmond.

Before he became the national icon, Lincoln was a shrewd candidate Sally Jenkins 2010

The continuous mining machines, the shuttle cars, the roof bolters, the ventilation brattices, the conveyor belts, all in concert, all accomplishing their great task.

CNN Transcript Jan 15, 2006 2006