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
Example Sentences
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There was particular concern over the increased risk of flooding of the River Leven.
From BBC
Elizabeth, 38, from Leven, spotted the prosthesis, which she first thought was a gas canister, on one of her usual walks from Hornsea.
From BBC
The Dons, with first-team coach Peter Leven in charge after boss Jimmy Thelin departed on Sunday, were unable to mount a response as Nico Raskin headed in from another Connor Barron corner three minutes before half-time.
From Barron's
Leven, who will be assisted by Craig Hinchliffe and sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel, previously oversaw the first team following Robson's sacking in early 2024 and after Neil Warnock's short tenure later that year.
From BBC
Leven won six of his 12 games in charge that season.
From BBC
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