Keighley

/ (ˈkiːθlɪ) /


noun
  1. a town in N England, in Bradford unitary authority, West Yorkshire, on the River Aire: textile industry. Pop: 49 453 (2001)

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How to use Keighley in a sentence

  • Edward showed his ill-will by consigning Henry of Keighley to prison.

  • There were walks to the library at Keighley for such books as had been added during their absence.

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  • This circumstance left the church at Keighley very small, and greatly diminished the congregation.

  • From this time his visits to Keighley became frequent; and on the first of November, he received an invitation to become pastor.

  • I have heard Oastler speak of the tyranny of factory life in Keighley.

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