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gals.

American  

abbreviation

  1. gallons.


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“Theatre gals. We met doing a play in New Jersey. I think I was still in high school.”

From The New Yorker • Dec. 1, 2014

Voluntarily, the company would improve the fuel economy of sport-utility vehicles 25% over five years, he said, saving an average of 1,700 gals. of gas over the life of an average vehicle.

From Time Magazine Archive

RPMMPHGPHdB-A6004.60.9669006.61.66512007.93.46915009.05.17518009.68.176210010.412.579240015.414.883270020.219.484300025.522.684330029.725.785360033.035.490Speeds measured by GPS in Boga Ciega Bay, Fla., in calm seas and light winds w/two people on board, 230 gals. of fuel and 40 gals. of water.

From Time Magazine Archive

Last week 100,000 gals. were ready for U. S. distribution at $1.44 per pint.

From Time Magazine Archive

Latest reported dairy products: milk, 25,156,977 gals.; butter, 33,739,055 lbs.; cheese, 19,088,405 lbs.

From Alden's Handy Atlas of the World by Alden, John B.