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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Humphries faces Stephen Bunting in his opening match next week, having edged out the same opponent 6-5 in the semi-finals in Leeds.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
The former hairdresser, now a campaigner for sepsis awareness, sent an anonymous letter of thanks via the transplant team at Leeds General Infirmary to her donor's family, who agreed to meet her.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Derry, the son of former Leeds and Crystal Palace midfielder Shaun Derry, was making his first start for Chelsea having made two appearances off the bench in the FA Cup.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
It started with Keane's red for Everton against Wolves and then Manchester United's Martinez getting sent off against Leeds.
From BBC • May 2, 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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