Leven
Americannoun
noun
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a lake in E central Scotland: one of the shallowest of Scottish lochs, with seven islands, on one of which Mary, Queen of Scots was imprisoned (1567–8). Length: 6 km (3.7 miles). Width: 4 km (2.5 miles)
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a sea loch in W Scotland, extending for about 14 km (9 miles) east from Loch Linnhe
Example Sentences
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"Most famously, she was actually imprisoned for 11 months in Loch Leven Castle, " she said.
From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025
In East Yorkshire, 17 flood warnings have been issued including at Bielby, near Pocklington, Leven, Routh and Meaux, and Upper Hull catchment.
From BBC • Jan. 7, 2025
Stuart Pearce, 'director of place' for the Loch Lomond park authority, said it created "unacceptable risk" of flooding of the River Leven.
From BBC • Sep. 16, 2024
Since then, Robson has departed, Neil Warnock replaced him then left after a month, now Peter Leven is back in caretaker charge keeping the seat warm for Jimmy Thelin.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2024
Less eloquent but more active was Leven Powell.
From Legends of Loudoun An account of the history and homes of a border county of Virginia's Northern Neck by Williams, Harrison
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