Leah

[lee-uh]

noun

1. Also Lia (in the Bible) the first wife of Jacob.

2. a female given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “weary.”

Leah

/ ˈlɪə /

noun

1. Old Testament the first wife of Jacob and elder sister of Rachel, his second wife (Genesis 29)

Example Sentences

But injuries to England captain and centre-back Leah Williamson, plus right-back Lucy Bronze, must give Le Tissier a chance of playing when Weigman's side take on Brazil and Australia later this month, with the Dutchwoman naming her squad next week.

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That they are lacking England captain Leah Williamson at the back following a knee injury in the Lionesses' Euro 2025 win is not helping their defensive efforts, either.

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Leah Francombe, 58, runs a floristry business from home near Ely called Darling Buds of Wilburton.

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Arsenal trio Alessia Russo, Chloe Kelly and Leah Williamson came third, fifth and seventh respectively, with Chelsea duo Lucy Bronze and Hannah Hampton ninth and 10th.

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Arsenal forward Alessia Russo came third, with Arsenal winger Chloe Kelly fifth, Gunners defender Leah Williamson seventh, Chelsea full-back Lucy Bronze ninth and Hampton in 10th spot.

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