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
Example Sentences
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Away from the Leeds striker, there are not many centre-forwards making a case.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Thirlwall also said she was "busy writing" a second album after a busy summer of festival performances, including slots at Reading and Leeds in August.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
He was on the bench for the final two games against Leeds and AC Milan, but did not get on.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
Now, most Britons don’t mind owning a proudly Chinese brand such as Jaecoo after years of purchasing Chinese electronics, said Luscombe, from the Leeds dealership.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
Them feet-folks from York and Leeds that be always eatin’ cured herrin’s an’ drinkin’ tea an’ lookin’ out to buy cheap jet would creed aught.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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