Alabama
American Library Association
ˌä-(ˌ)lä 
ˌä-lə,
ˌa-lə
variants
or less commonly a la
: in the manner of
walking with a swagger à la John Wayne
Examples of ala in a Sentence
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 2 Dec. 2024
For those who don’t want a complete meal, many places offer items like side dishes a la carte.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 27 Nov. 2024
Then a la The Wizard of Oz, when Dorothy opens the door to a whole new colorful world, the clip morphs into Vandross performing the same song live and in vibrant color on stage at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2024
The album puts a further exclamation point on Schwartz’s rare brilliance as both melodist and lyricist, a la Sondheim.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
Instead, there are prime cuts of steak at the a la carte Aksam restaurant, overseen by head chef Mert Sahan.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Screen Door Portland's iconic chicken and waffles joint is hosting its first Thanksgiving meal this year at its NW location, with all the traditional fare available a la carte, plus roasted salmon and a pork shank braised in red wine.
—Kale Williams, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
Sublime Samana Hotel and Residences Dominican Republic Among the island’s family resorts, the Dominican Republic's all-inclusive properties are much more ubiquitous than those with a la carte pricing models.
—Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 16 Nov. 2024
On Thanksgiving, the restaurant will offer an a la carte menu and a few Thanksgiving specials like lamb ossobuco, made with a red wine chile braise, Mexican chocolate, winter squash, escabeche and arroz verde.
Price: $10-$130.
Details: 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 13 Nov. 2024
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Preposition
Last week, Bravo announced that the hit reality series and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills spinoff will do a complete cast swap-out, a la Real Housewives of New York, following the earth-shaking drama of season 11.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 2 Dec. 2024
For those who don’t want a complete meal, many places offer items like side dishes a la carte.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 27 Nov. 2024
Then a la The Wizard of Oz, when Dorothy opens the door to a whole new colorful world, the clip morphs into Vandross performing the same song live and in vibrant color on stage at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2024
The album puts a further exclamation point on Schwartz’s rare brilliance as both melodist and lyricist, a la Sondheim.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
Instead, there are prime cuts of steak at the a la carte Aksam restaurant, overseen by head chef Mert Sahan.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Screen Door Portland's iconic chicken and waffles joint is hosting its first Thanksgiving meal this year at its NW location, with all the traditional fare available a la carte, plus roasted salmon and a pork shank braised in red wine.
—Kale Williams, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
Sublime Samana Hotel and Residences Dominican Republic Among the island’s family resorts, the Dominican Republic's all-inclusive properties are much more ubiquitous than those with a la carte pricing models.
—Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 16 Nov. 2024
On Thanksgiving, the restaurant will offer an a la carte menu and a few Thanksgiving specials like lamb ossobuco, made with a red wine chile braise, Mexican chocolate, winter squash, escabeche and arroz verde.
Price: $10-$130.
Details: 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 13 Nov. 2024
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alanine; alanyl
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