a la carte
Example Sentences
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In many cases, they are adding the new, cheaper models alongside OpenAI and Anthropic’s products, shopping a la carte for their artificial intelligence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
The airline’s strategy reflects a push toward a la carte pricing even for premium tickets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
If a specific low-value item is what you actually want, experts suggest ordering it a la carte and reserving your “endless” capacity for the more expensive stuff.
From MarketWatch ● May 14, 2026
“It’s disgusting,” said Janice Lintz, a veteran traveler who’s visited more than 170 countries, about the a la carte pricing model airlines have adopted.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 10, 2026
She took me to a swell dressmaker and gave her a la carte to fit me out—money no object.
From Roads of Destiny by O. Henry
