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Leyland

American  
[ley-luhnd] / ˈleɪ lənd /

noun

  1. a town in Lancashire, N England.


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Bill Leyland scored a dramatic pair of late tries on his St Helens debut to earn them a stunning derby win over Super League leaders Wigan Warriors.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Also, the high average age of trucks and consistent improvements in freight rates have potential to spark a stronger replacement cycle for players in the medium and heavy commercial vehicles industry like Ashok Leyland.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

“He’s a combination of the old and the new,” Hall-of-Fame manager Jim Leyland says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025

Arthur Parker, 86, has helped pupils at Leyland Methodist Junior School in Lancashire cross the road safely for 22 years.

From BBC • Jul. 17, 2024

She ignored him and continued, “We know virtually nothing about Leyland Carmichael’s thumb.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

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