Leeds
Americannoun
noun
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a city in N England, in Leeds unitary authority, West Yorkshire on the River Aire: linked with Liverpool and Goole by canals; a former centre of the clothing industry; two universities (1904, 1992). Pop: 443 247 (2001)
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a unitary authority in N England, in West Yorkshire. Pop: 715 200 (2003 est). Area: 562 sq km (217 sq miles)
noun
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Broadcaster Lucy Ward worked for Leeds United for 17 years including in a role as education and welfare officer, dealing with the club's young players.
From BBC
He won penalties against Newcastle and Villarreal in pre-season, and continued that threat into his top-flight debut when he won a penalty against Leeds in Arsenal's first home league game of the season.
From BBC
Police were then able to verify that Sharp lived in Leeds at the time of the attack, when he was 17 years old.
From BBC
On Saturday mornings in South Korea, you can tune in for a weekly dose of "Leeds Era Once Again", a TV show aimed at helping contestants rediscover their heyday.
From BBC
Leeds hammered Crystal Palace 4-1 before Christmas but it will be much closer when they meet on Sunday.
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