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gala

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




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One weird trick to make your summer gala better.

From Slate • Jun. 29, 2026

As host, Billy Crystal brought his impeccable comic timing and easy affability to the stage, making the grand gala feel as cozy as a backyard barbecue.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

The French president, hosting what is his final G7 summit before the end of his term next year, has insisted the evening at Versailles will not be a "gala" dinner.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

Carney was later hosted at a gala dinner in Dublin Castle.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Anderson’s appearance on January 7, 1943, was a gala event.

From "The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights" by Russell Freedman




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