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Leeds

American  
[leedz] / lidz /

noun

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

Leeds 1 British  
/ 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)

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Leeds 2 British  
/ liːdz /

noun

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

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Bradford then lost Phoenix Steinwede with what looked to be a hamstring injury and Jenkins crashed over soon after to send Leeds out of sight.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Leeds don't play in the league until the following Monday, when they go to Old Trafford, but West Ham are back in action on Friday, at home to bottom side Wolves.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

You won't be able to split the teams over 90 minutes, but then Leeds will be the ones who find a winner.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

With 24 appearances and three goals this season for Leeds, Tanaka remains an important part of the squad as they battle against relegation.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Mr. Smith managed the public swimming pools in Leeds, Alabama, a small city about twenty miles east of downtown Birmingham.

From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry

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