Wakefield
Americannoun
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a city in West Yorkshire, in N England: battle 1460.
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a town in E Massachusetts, near Boston.
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an estate in E Virginia, on the Potomac River: birthplace of George Washington; restored as a national monument in 1932.
noun
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a city in N England, in Wakefield unitary authority, West Yorkshire: important since medieval times as an agricultural and textile centre. Pop: 76 886 (2001)
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a unitary authority in N England, in West Yorkshire. Pop: 318 300 (2003 est). Area: 333 sq km (129 sq miles)
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Wakefield, who was chosen after the Greens' first candidate Chris Kennedy withdrew from the race, said people feel "frustrated, unheard and frankly annoyed" by national issues.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
On immigration, Wakefield said the party's policy is that anyone who can contribute is welcome.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Wakefield was speaking as part of a series of interviews with candidates from the major parties standing in the poll, which will take place on 18 June.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Wakefield then coordinated road closures and directed responding units as emergency services arrived, including the air ambulance.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
I hoped that we might put up at the King's Head in Wakefield, but we passed by without pausing.
From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood
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