Leah

American

[lee-uh] / ˈli ə /

noun

Also Lia (in the Bible) the first wife of Jacob.
a female given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “weary.”

Leah British

/ ˈlɪə /

noun

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

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Loudmouth Books – Founded in 2023 by Leah Johnson, the award-winning author of “You Should See Me in a Crown,” Loudmouth Books is more than a bookstore — it’s a deliberate act of care and resistance.

From Salon

Leah used an AI tool for last-minute training for the Cardiff Half Marathon.

From BBC

Leah then tweaked the schedule to suit her lifestyle, which she said was convenient.

From BBC

In 2024, Leah used an AI-powered running app that gave her personalised plans with audio coaching and pace setting for her first half marathon.

From BBC

Leah said she did not want to feel pressure from a human personal trainer.

From BBC

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