galop

American  

[gal-uhp] / ˈgæl əp /

noun

1. a lively round dance in duple time.

2. a piece of music for, or in the rhythm of, this dance.

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galop British  

/ ˈɡæləp /

noun

1. a 19th-century couple dance in quick duple time

2. a piece of music composed for this dance

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Etymology

Origin of galop

1830–40; < French galop; gallop

Example Sentences

The LGBT+ anti-abuse charity Galop described the amendment as a "landmark moment" for equality.

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Jasmine O'Connor, co-chief executive of Galop, said: "At a time when our services are seeing consistent rises in LGBT+ hate crime victims seeking support, this long-overdue change sends a clear message that anti-LGBT+ hate crime is as deserving of justice as crimes motivated by religious or racial hate."

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"We know there are good police officers," said Bridget Symonds, director of services for LGBT+ anti-abuse charity Galop, "but it really is a lottery and it depends on who you're dealing with, where you are in the country."

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Galop, an LGBT+ anti-abuse charity, say more people get in touch over December and January to access their services.

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Galop's National Conversion Therapy Helpline, launched in November, will expand to include a live-chat function and information service, in addition to a phone line and email-based support.

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