Huddersfield

American

[huhd-erz-feeld] / ˈhʌd ərzˌfild /

noun

a town in West Yorkshire, in N central England.

Huddersfield British

/ ˈhʌdəzˌfiːld /

noun

a town in N England, in Kirklees unitary authority, West Yorkshire, on the River Colne: former textile centre, now with varied manufacturing and services; university 1992. Pop: 146 234 (2001)

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The genetic analysis was led by Professor Martin Richards at the University of Huddersfield.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

Freddie, an eight year old patient from Huddersfield who receives care through Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, participated in the trial.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026

Phillips, who last played for England in 2023, has featured for City just once this season, as a late substitute in their League Cup win at Huddersfield in September.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

The bricklayer from Huddersfield struggled on his doubles early on, taking out just four of 30 attempts in the first three sets as he went 2-1 down.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

Once Robert had brought his Huddersfield partner home with 111 him to dinner, and I had carefully scrutinized the man, and his speech, and manner.

From All the Days of My Life: An Autobiography The Red Leaves of a Human Heart by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston

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