a la carte

Example Sentences

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When ordering the famous corn dog at Disneyland, skip the chips that normally come on the side and order a la carte to save a few dollars.

From Los Angeles Times

There are two ways to dine at Jongro: a la carte or all you can eat.

From Washington Post

The Big Mac dipping cups will be free with every order of chicken McNuggets, and will also be available to order a la carte for other McDonald’s menu items.

From Washington Times

For years, consumer advocates maintained that giving subscribers a la carte options from cable menus instead of the one-size-fits-all model would save people money.

From Los Angeles Times

There are two pricing tiers offered by YouTube, one for customers of YouTube TV, which is a replacement for cable, and one for customers of YouTube Primetime Channels, which offers an a la carte selection of channels to subscribe to, including Paramount+, AMC+, Starz, and Showtime.

From Washington Times