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[gig] / gɪg /


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"It was done in the blink of an eye… I don't think we had another gig for a couple of months, I didn't really know where it was going to go from there."

From BBC • May 16, 2026

In his prime, Salieri was a solid songsmith, popular enough to secure a gig as court composer to Emperor Joseph II in Vienna.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

He has spent his entire career shuttling from gig to gig with whichever team is willing to give him a hat and a jersey.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

He is also a social media influencer with 2.1 million TikTok followers and hasn’t been shy about using the platform to campaign for his dream gig.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Johnny noted the Hancock arms on the door of the gig.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes




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