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gala

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




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In February 2013, the Motion Picture and Television Fund hosted its splashy fundraising gala “The Night Before” at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

From Los Angeles Times

Three men are flying in a private plane from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., for a gala event at Jimmy Carter’s White House.

From The Wall Street Journal

Representatives for the Wallis did not respond to requests for comment about the gala.

From Los Angeles Times

"It's a tremendous honor to be given this," Anderson said upon accepting the award at the gala held in Beverly Hills.

From Barron's

Doctors say they’re fielding even more calls than usual to book appointments for face-lifts and breast augmentations during the winter months, as patients anticipate spring break, summer vacation, wedding season and the gala circuit.

From The Wall Street Journal