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gala

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




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Speaking at the Time 100 Sports gala, LeBron James expresses gratitude to USC staff members who saved Bronny after 2023 cardiac arrest and encourages others to be prepared for such emergencies.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

The September 14 gala will be hosted by "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit" star Mariska Hargitay.

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

One weird trick to make your summer gala better.

From Slate Jun. 29, 2026

Davis’s annual pre-Grammy charity gala, held the night before the awards every year since 1975, attracted hundreds of artists, executives, politicians and celebrities.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

I’d forgotten that dancing was to follow the gala dinner.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck

Trump and Sean “Diddy” Combs have been known acquaintances for years—or whatever it’s called when two rich and famous dudes in entertainment are often invited to the same charity events, galas, and afterparties.

From Slate Jun. 11, 2026

Designers cater to an extremely exclusive clientele able to purchase pieces for thousands of dollars intended for red carpets, galas, weddings or other public events.

From Barron's Jan. 26, 2026

Lily and Annabel shared their names with Johnson’s biological daughters, while Angelina and Orlando were a nod to the kind of celebrities she sometimes rubbed shoulders with at charity galas.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 8, 2025

Only three Grand Slam galas - the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open - have been worth attending.

From BBC Sep. 5, 2025

The two of them had been a compatible, attractive, and charming couple, making the rounds of the black community’s fall galas, debutante balls, picnics, and fundraisers.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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