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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

Rubio, whose travels as the top US diplomat have been swift and business-like, will visit four Indian cities starting Saturday and attend a gala reception in New Delhi for the 250th anniversary of US independence.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Lalo’s prominent violin part was played at the gala with impressive finesse by Hilary Hahn as guest.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

You don’t even have Tom Cruise rappelling in for a “Mission: Impossible” gala.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

The plan was to get the site cleared before bringing in the VIPs and the media for the official gala groundbreaking ceremony.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen




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