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gal

noun

ˈgal

Definition of gal

as in woman

a female romantic companion after years of dating, Fred finally asked his gal to marry him

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Recent Examples of gal The blood test detects the presence of alpha-gal antibodies, but not all patients with a positive result develop the condition. — Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026 The blood test detects the presence of alpha-gal antibodies, but not all patients with a positive result develop the condition. — Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 13 June 2026 In this condition, the tick introduces a sugar molecule in its saliva called alpha-gal into the human body upon biting, which can trigger an immune response in some individuals. — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 Two-thirds of respondents afflicted with alpha-gal reported anxiety or depressive disorders in a 2025 University of Missouri survey. — CBS News, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for gal

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Hiltz competes in women’s events, but identifies as non-binary and transgender, using they/them pronouns.

— Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Miki Sudo defended her title as well in the women’s division.

— Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026

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Beyond their cool-girl air, the shoes offer plenty of support and cushioning thanks to their plush insoles that keep your arches comfortable for hours of strutting.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 7 July 2026
On the surface, the Supreme Court’s June 30 opinion upholding state laws barring transgender girls from women’s and girl’s sports teams looks like a victory for women’s rights.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

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Much of this episode focused on Rhaenyra’s uncomfortable interactions with various lords and ladies in King’s Landing, from a hostile High Septon to Lord Corlys Velaryon to her new dragonriders.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Madonna never set out to become a classic British lady of the manor, however, until fate intervened when she was introduced to Hugo Vickers, Cecil Beaton's suave biographer, through a mutual friend in 1998.

— Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 5 July 2026

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