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gala

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




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Commissioner Olivia Trusty’s most recent financial disclosure said Paramount gave her two tickets to the December 2025 honors gala that together were worth more than $12,000.

From Salon Aug. 4, 2026

Teachers attended the workshop’s 50th-anniversary gala and met Michelle Obama.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 1, 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

Darius has to help with another thing called a gala.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi

There have been security incidents at big-ticket galas before, most notably when a couple of fame-seekers crashed a state dinner in the first year of the Obama administration.

From Slate Apr. 28, 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

He posed for photos with Henry at galas raising money for child development and cancer research.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 18, 2026

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

From BBC Sep. 5, 2025

I saw so many children suffering still—why should I be enjoying galas and ceremonies?

From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai




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