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gala

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




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The people said Xi withdrew at the last minute from the gala held last Saturday in New Delhi on the sidelines of the Brics summit, a gathering of emerging-market nations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

The people said Xi had accepted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invitation to the gala.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

Xi also stayed for less than 24 hours, skipping the gala dinner hosted by Modi on Saturday night.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026

Diana wore the daring off-the-shoulder gown to a gala dinner in London in 1994 on the day that her husband, now the king, admitted during a TV interview to being unfaithful.

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

The night before the gala, Mrs. Atanabi told us to take the day off and get some rest.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio

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

Before they were squabbling in court and attending fashion galas, today’s masters of the universe built their names on engineering, coding and hard-charging leadership.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 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

Following the galas, Salonen began the first regular L.A.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 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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