Leiria
Britishnoun
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The strongest winds were recorded at the Monte Real air base in Leiria, where gusts of 178km were recorded before the monitoring equipment was destroyed.
From BBC ● Jan. 28, 2026
The Leiria was decimated by wildfires in 2017, and the interstitial titles — “Slash and Burn,” “Charred,” and so on — make it clear that a blaze is coming for everyone.
From New York Times ● May 25, 2023
Smoke billows after a wild fire, in Leiria, Portugal July 13, 2022.
From Reuters ● Aug. 8, 2022
More than 800 firefighters still fought on in the Leiria district, where Bemposta is located, on Thursday morning.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 14, 2022
Soon after starting on his work, Terence learned that the British troops had passed through Pombal, Leiria, and Thomar.
From Under Wellington's Command A Tale of the Peninsular War by Walter Paget
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