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
Example Sentences
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And that is not even counting the 6-3 win over Leeds in the Carabao Cup.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
The 4-0 win over Lech Poznan in the Europa League on Thursday eased some of the pressure, but a defeat at Leeds this afternoon would come at the worst possible time for Sage.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
Ollie Watkins' shock summer move to Saudi Arabia puts his England future into question, while Dominic Calvert-Lewin is the man in form with four goals in four games for Leeds United.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
He was 14 years, 6 months and 1 day old when he scored two goals in his U-18 debut, a 13-1 victory against Leeds on April 5, 2025.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 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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