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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He then had less successful stints with RB Leipzig and Leeds United, until he thought he had landed the job he always wanted: Team USA.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Leeds are reported to have agreed a settlement with Everton in September 2025.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The company has since grown to 15 venues across England and Scotland where people can watch this year's World Cup - from Aberdeen to Bournemouth, Leeds to Margate.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Fleeting spells at Lazio and Lille would follow before Bielsa was appointed Leeds United boss in 2018.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
During those weeks, the church filled up its bus with children and drove us to the Leeds pool, where Mr. Smith met us and allowed us to swim.
From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry
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