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gala

[gey-luh, gal-uh, gah-luh] / ˈgeɪ lə, ˈgæl ə, ˈgɑ lə /




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The $1bn was intended for US Secret Service security upgrades as part of the construction, a request following April's shooting at a gala Trump attended at a hotel.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The Cannes Film Festival wraps up today after two weeks of marathon screenings, black-tie gala premieres and beach parties.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Rubio then attends a gala reception in New Delhi for the 250th anniversary of US independence from Britain, on July 4, 1776.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

When the event was initially planned in 1939, the RKO Radio Pictures release “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” was set as the opening night gala.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Darius has to help with another thing called a gala.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi




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