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gala

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




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The induction ceremony -- which doubles as a star-studded concert gala rife with tributes to the honorees -- will be held November 14 in Los Angeles.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

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

On Friday, he strode into the Mar-a-Lago ballroom to cheers of “U.S.A.” from local Republicans gathered for a $1,200 per-person fundraising gala.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The New Year’s Eve gala was one of Goddard’s few preplanned parties, and the guest list was stellar.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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