: a unit of liquid capacity equal to 231 cubic inches or four quarts see Weights and Measures Table
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In June, investigators executed a search warrant at the girlfriend’s residence, where authorities allegedly discovered a 32-gallon trash can that later tested positive for Alexis’ blood, WISC reported.
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Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
The Democrats' transportation funding bill raised the state gas tax from 40 cents a gallon to 46 cents a gallon while also boosting a payroll tax for transit projects and vehicle registration and title fees.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Shoppers can save more than 60% by buying a store-brand gallon of 2% or whole milk at Walmart, Kroger and Target.
—Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
The helopod is a 3,700-gallon tank that will be connected to the city of San Clemente's water system.
—Rina Nakano, CBS News, 19 May 2026
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Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
The Democrats' transportation funding bill raised the state gas tax from 40 cents a gallon to 46 cents a gallon while also boosting a payroll tax for transit projects and vehicle registration and title fees.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Shoppers can save more than 60% by buying a store-brand gallon of 2% or whole milk at Walmart, Kroger and Target.
—Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
The helopod is a 3,700-gallon tank that will be connected to the city of San Clemente's water system.
—Rina Nakano, CBS News, 19 May 2026
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“Gallon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gallon. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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gallon
noun
gal·lon
ˈgal-ən 
1
: a United States unit of liquid capacity equal to four quarts or 231 cubic inches or 3.785 liters
2
: a British unit of liquid and dry capacity equal to four quarts or 277.42 cubic inches or 4.544 liters
called also imperial gallon
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