a la carte
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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
Spotify began selling audiobooks on an a la carte basis to U.S. users in September 2022; the following year it made 15 hours of audiobook listening available to premium subscribers in select countries every month.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026
The NBA opted to have its games stream a la carte this season for the first time in the league’s history.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 17, 2025
On Jan. 10, customers can get a 5-piece a la carte nugget order on DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub.
From Salon • Dec. 18, 2024
"No, a la carte," replied Bess, picking up a piece of damaged celery, putting it on a slice of uninjured bread and proffering it to Hazel.
From The Motor Girls on a Tour by Penrose, Margaret
