a la carte

Example Sentences

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Dr. Dev expects that in the future, some hotels will even offer rooms at reduced rates if guests eschew housekeeping services — transforming housekeeping into almost an à la carte option.

From New York Times

“We have a Bill of Rights and it is not an a la carte menu. Every right as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court matters,” said Sen. John Kennedy, Louisiana Republican.

From Washington Times

The addition of an online viewing platform as part of the festival did change the experience in ways I am still processing, as one could go by the schedule of what was playing in theaters, with excited crowds and filmmakers sharing in the emotions of the moment, or you could create an à la carte festival at home that for all its efficiency felt more removed and isolated.

From Los Angeles Times

And buying even a fraction of what Andaz Maui offers a la carte would likely be far more than the $50 daily resort fee — which is charged per room, not per person, Komoda says.

From Seattle Times

Food and drinks are available a la carte; optional all-you-can-drink punches, wine beer and cider tickets are $80.

From Washington Post