Leeds
Americannoun
noun
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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)
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a unitary authority in N England, in West Yorkshire. Pop: 715 200 (2003 est). Area: 562 sq km (217 sq miles)
noun
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Both sides went on to be promoted - Leeds as champions and Sunderland following victory against Sheffield United at Wembley.
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City have suffered similarly stressful conclusions to their two most recent league wins against Newcastle United and Leeds United, but is this not what champions – or those wishing to be champions – do?
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This is a big game for Leeds, who are six points above the relegation zone with 10 games to go, but have still got work to do.
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English said a December 2007 story about the prince taking Chelsy Davy on a "make or break holiday" came from students at Leeds University where Davy was studying.
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In the 13th minute of the 17:30 GMT kick-off in the Premier League, players from Leeds and visitors Manchester City came to the side of the pitch to take on fluids and energy supplements.
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