a la carte
Example Sentences
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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
In these fast-moving, unpredictable times, Europe's leaders are increasingly turning to a la carte coalitions, alongside traditional organisations like Nato or the EU, which are larger and therefore often slower to react.
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026
I believe that investors will pay considerably less for financial advisory services, and will use them a la carte to supplement AI investment strategies, rather than paying a straight percentage fee for assets under management.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025
The company doesn’t lease its pieces a la carte, instead offering tailored whole-home packages with on-site setup.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2025
This lunch is to have lemonade a la carte, and there isn’t a drop of water in the house.
From The Girl Scouts at Rocky Ledge Nora's Real Vacation by Garis, Lilian
