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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We have seen a spying case before, when Leeds United were found guilty of watching Derby training seven years ago.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Leeds were fined £200,000 but there are a couple of crucial differences.
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 United also have plans to develop Elland Road.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
Gideon had worked for a time in a freight yard in Springfield, Illinois, and Miss Leeds, the lady in the office, had taken me under her wing.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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