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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The amendment has been tabled by Alex Sobel, the Labour MP for Leeds Central and Headingley.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Former Wales and Leeds legend, Terry Yorath died in January 2026 after a short illness.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Under the initial plans, first confirmed in 2012, the rail line would have run from London to Birmingham, and then on two separate lines to Leeds and Manchester.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Leeds sit in 14th in the Premier League table, eight points clear of the relegation zone, having also reached their first FA Cup semi-final since 1987 this season.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
“She probably has a pointed nose, too,” Miss Leeds would say.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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