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
Recent Examples on the Web
Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 29 Apr. 2024
All of these snippets are served in a never-ending feed, a la Twitter.
—Michael Calore Lauren Goode, WIRED, 18 Apr. 2024
And the Hirshhorn isn’t a crystal-cool stage for a handful of elite artists, a la Glenstone.
—Kriston Capps, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
Menu How to order: Online Deadline: Wednesday, April 17 at 2 p.m.
Price: Varies, as items are a la carte.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2024
Diners can order a la carte or try the Taste of Tahona chef’s choice experience for $52.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2024
In addition to the a la carte menu, diners can go the family-style route, a chance to try all the appetizers and, depending on the size of the party, one or more of the main courses and desserts plus some extras for $75 a person (provided the entire party participates).
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
On March 9 a handful of the region’s s-tier vendors will be taking over Chinatown’s Central Plaza from 6 p.m. to midnight with a la carte dishes, while live programming and activities will include a mahjong arena, DJ sets, martial arts demos, karaoke and more.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2024
That includes raising her arms at the end of the national anthem, a la Houston’s iconic 1991 Super Bowl performance.
—The Indianapolis Star, 2 Mar. 2024
Preposition
Diego Pops For a more casual Mexican option with a great happy hour, check out Diego Pops for tacos a la carte, bean and cheese burritos, Sonoran hot dogs and build-your-own bowls.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 29 Apr. 2024
All of these snippets are served in a never-ending feed, a la Twitter.
—Michael Calore Lauren Goode, WIRED, 18 Apr. 2024
And the Hirshhorn isn’t a crystal-cool stage for a handful of elite artists, a la Glenstone.
—Kriston Capps, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
Menu How to order: Online Deadline: Wednesday, April 17 at 2 p.m.
Price: Varies, as items are a la carte.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2024
Diners can order a la carte or try the Taste of Tahona chef’s choice experience for $52.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2024
In addition to the a la carte menu, diners can go the family-style route, a chance to try all the appetizers and, depending on the size of the party, one or more of the main courses and desserts plus some extras for $75 a person (provided the entire party participates).
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
On March 9 a handful of the region’s s-tier vendors will be taking over Chinatown’s Central Plaza from 6 p.m. to midnight with a la carte dishes, while live programming and activities will include a mahjong arena, DJ sets, martial arts demos, karaoke and more.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2024
That includes raising her arms at the end of the national anthem, a la Houston’s iconic 1991 Super Bowl performance.
—The Indianapolis Star, 2 Mar. 2024
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“Ala.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ala. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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alanine; alanyl
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