gala day
Example Sentences
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It was a gala day, with President Ronald Reagan on hand to congratulate Petty, perhaps his finest hour in a career stuffed with celebrations.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 30, 2017
Because this is the school's gala day, Old Etonians the world over celebrate it with alumni dinners.
From Time Magazine Archive
Last week we had quite a gala day, one of the country chiefs paying a visit to the governor at the fort.
From Samboe; or, The African Boy by Mary Ann Hedge
It was a gala day for them, poor creatures.
From Glories of Spain by Charles W. (William) Wood
Poor girl! that first day out of the riding-school was a gala day for her.
From Ladies on Horseback Learning, Park-Riding, and Hunting, with Hints upon Costume, and Numerous Anecdotes by Nannie Lambert
