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[gey] / geɪ /




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It was like gay sports, particularly with the best actress and best supporting actress races.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Knowing someone — or of someone — who is gay or lesbian has long tended to dispel falsehoods and quell fears that might exist.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

When Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers met their freshman year on New York University’s sketch comedy scene, they were semi-forcefully grouped together by fellow student comedians who thought being gay would unite them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The current version exempts punishment for legal, healthcare and media professionals who provide medical treatment and other services for gay people, or report on LGBTQ+ news.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

“I think some people think being gay here in the Bay means that all our problems are solved.”

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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