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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Leeds were fined £200,000 but there are a couple of crucial differences.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
We have seen a spying case before, when Leeds United were found guilty of watching Derby training seven years ago.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
White told Leeds Crown Court that she had desperately tried to move her daughter's wheelchair out of the way of Mackay's vehicle during the incident.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
However, in 2021, the government said it was cancelling the eastern leg going to Leeds.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Timing is everything, as one of the actors from Leeds could surely have told her.
From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood
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