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Leeds

[ leedz ]

noun

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


Leeds

1

/ ː /

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)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Leeds

2

/ ː /

noun

  1. 1st Duke of. See (1st Earl of) Danby
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Stacey, 47, from Leeds, started developing the symptoms of the disease 25 years ago, but it was not finally confirmed until 2010.

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A man suspected of carrying out an attack involving a crossbow which left two women injured in Leeds has died, police have said.

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Russell Crowe of Gladiator fame is a big Leeds supporter and part owner of the club.

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Pryor, who is also deputy leader of Leeds City Council, said of the incident in Headingley on Saturday: "I'm so pleased it wasn't worse than it was."

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Few people can afford to pay for emergency accommodation out of their own pocket, according to Nik Peasgood, chief executive of domestic violence support charity Leeds Women's Aid.

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