Wakefield
Americannoun
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a city in West Yorkshire, in N England: battle 1460.
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a town in E Massachusetts, near Boston.
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an estate in E Virginia, on the Potomac River: birthplace of George Washington; restored as a national monument in 1932.
noun
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a city in N England, in Wakefield unitary authority, West Yorkshire: important since medieval times as an agricultural and textile centre. Pop: 76 886 (2001)
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a unitary authority in N England, in West Yorkshire. Pop: 318 300 (2003 est). Area: 333 sq km (129 sq miles)
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Wakefield was speaking as part of a series of interviews with candidates from the major parties standing in the poll, which will take place on 18 June.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Surrey Police Chief Constable Tim De Meyer said: "Had it not been for the courage of PC Wakefield, a life would have been lost. His bravery, skill and composure exemplified the best in policing."
From BBC • May 26, 2026
A plumber at HMP Wakefield also gave a statement to the court, saying he saw Watkins holding his neck shortly after the incident.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
At the time of its last inspection in 2025, around two-thirds of the inmates at HMP Wakefield were convicted of sexual offences.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Mrs Wakefield turned back to the arch and putting her hand to it, said: 'So we don't know for certain then.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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