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
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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
Prior to the appointment of Warnock, whose final game in charge was the quarter-final win over Kilmarnock, Leven oversaw Aberdeen's Premiership draw with Celtic in February.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2024
Peter Leven makes one change to the Aberdeen side that defeated Motherwell before the international break.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2024
On the banks of the Leven and elsewhere are extensive cotton printing and bleaching establishments; and there are extensive shipbuilding yards along the Clyde.
From The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 1: Deposition to Eberswalde by Various
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