Leeds

[ leedz ]

noun

1. a city in West Yorkshire, in N England.

Leeds

¹

/ liːdz /

noun

1. 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)
2. a unitary authority in N England, in West Yorkshire. Pop: 715 200 (2003 est). Area: 562 sq km (217 sq miles)

Leeds

²

/ liːdz /

noun

1. 1st Duke of. See (1st Earl of) Danby

Example Sentences

Leeds United winger James missed the decisive spot-kick as Wales were beaten by Poland in a shootout in March to miss out on qualification for Euro 2024.

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People with facial injuries who wear prosthetics to replace features such as an eye or a nose have had their portraits unveiled in Leeds.

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Take Leeds, for example, where some locals claim they've had to endure “ghost buses” - they’re advertised as coming on live displays at bus stops, but never do.

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Martin Stables, examination assessment and engagement lead at Leeds City College, says access arrangements are tailored to each student to ensure exams replicate the way they learn in the classroom.

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Asda has confirmed 475 roles at their head offices in Leeds and Leicester will be cut and hybrid working reduced as part of a business restructure.

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