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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Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
On April 12 and 13, guests can enjoy a Passover prix fixe ($85 per person) menu that can also be ordered a la carte.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Lionsgate Motion Picture Chair Adam Fogelson threw it to the pic’s co-star Ortega to introduce The Weeknd, aka Abel Tesfaye, and vamp a la SNL-style.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2025
What’s next for Democrats in Congress — hurling smoke bombs at Republicans a la the Serbian parliament?
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
Each season, Beltran reimagines the menu, showcasing dishes ranging from branzino a la brasa to cauliflower tacos.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Bring the shirt around your head a la pal Hailey Bieber’s babushka scarf inclinations.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2025
But Microsoft could also offer portable options that reduce the overall bulk (a la the Nintendo Switch Lite) or offer relative improvements in screen size and quality (a la the Steam Deck OLED and Switch OLED).
—Ars Technica, 11 Mar. 2025
The restaurant offers a chef's tasting menu and a la carte options.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
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Preposition
Customers will be able to get the chicken nuggets a la carte or in a combo featuring regular Nacho Fries, nacho cheese sauce and a large fountain drink.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
On April 12 and 13, guests can enjoy a Passover prix fixe ($85 per person) menu that can also be ordered a la carte.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Lionsgate Motion Picture Chair Adam Fogelson threw it to the pic’s co-star Ortega to introduce The Weeknd, aka Abel Tesfaye, and vamp a la SNL-style.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2025
What’s next for Democrats in Congress — hurling smoke bombs at Republicans a la the Serbian parliament?
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
Each season, Beltran reimagines the menu, showcasing dishes ranging from branzino a la brasa to cauliflower tacos.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Bring the shirt around your head a la pal Hailey Bieber’s babushka scarf inclinations.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2025
But Microsoft could also offer portable options that reduce the overall bulk (a la the Nintendo Switch Lite) or offer relative improvements in screen size and quality (a la the Steam Deck OLED and Switch OLED).
—Ars Technica, 11 Mar. 2025
The restaurant offers a chef's tasting menu and a la carte options.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Ala.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ala. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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alanine; alanyl
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