gala

Example Sentences

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She said the second alleged assault was in 2024, when she said she met Swalwell after a charity gala in New York.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

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

"Did you think Aunt Gladys would end up here at the Oscars?" she told Variety before the gala.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 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 Mutual had thrown a five-day-long “Dedication Festival,” a gala event that included a formal banquet held, not on the NCC campus, but in Duke University’s “Great Hall.”

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson