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
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Should Bogle have seen red for this challenge in the Leeds v Tottenham game?
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
It was somewhat surprising to see Roberto de Zerbi take a more peaceful approach when he faced the media at Elland Road after Tottenham's 1-0 defeat by Leeds United on Saturday afternoon.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
His performances have helped Leeds to 12th in the table before this weekend's fixtures - just two points off the European places - and he says the club are only going to get better.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
Regarded as one of the pioneers of British grime music, he has gone on to draw enormous crowds at festivals like Glastonbury and Reading and Leeds - not to mention his millions of monthly listeners.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
Them feet-folks from York and Leeds that be always eatin’ cured herrin’s an’ drinkin’ tea an’ lookin’ out to buy cheap jet would creed aught.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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