gigs
Example Sentences
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Mr. David never took the test, getting by instead with an assortment of gigs that included bra salesman, paralegal, limousine chauffeur and cabdriver.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Between gigs at Ultra Music Festival and Coachella, for example, DJ John Summit played a set this spring at an office-themed party in downtown Manhattan hosted by LinkedIn and Spotify.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
Thousands of fans replied to an Instagram post featuring the line-up for the London gigs, which also includes metalcore band Hatebreed.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
Together, they took on gigs as backup singers, including on Marvin Gaye’s early songs “Hitch Hike” and “Pride and Joy.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
But when we walked out of the shop, Ob said to Cletus, “My gigs are needing a place. This ain’t it.”
From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant
