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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Charlton, from Hunslet, was sentenced on Wednesday at Leeds Crown Court to four years in jail and banned from driving for four years and seven months.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
But as the game progressed and changes were made - Iraola made nine against Leeds and 11 against Monaco - Liverpool have looked like a different team and certainly not for the better.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Alexander Isak pressed the left centre-back of Leeds on the ball.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
For what it's worth, the first half against Leeds and the first 30 minutes against Monaco was the best that Liverpool have looked throughout pre-season.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Timing is everything, as one of the actors from Leeds could surely have told her.
From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood
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