gala

Example Sentences

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The Mark Twain Prize will be given to Maher at a gala set for June 28, with Netflix streaming the event at a later date, yet to be determined.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Disney-owned ABC had widely promoted the 22nd season of the show, in which 22 men compete for a relationship with a single woman, including trailing it during Sunday night's Oscars gala.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

The news came at Taco Bell’s Live Más Live gala March 10, during which the company introduced more than 20 new menu items — though the under-eye patches are the only non-edibles being rolled out.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

In a professional setting, like a networking event or gala, a graceful departure signals respect—whether it’s a quick “Wonderful to see you” or a subtle wave to the host.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

“The gala was to have celebrated the engagement. Have you been courted yet, Matilda?”

From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson