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

"This should not, in any way, send a message that we have fiscal policies 'a la carte', decided by each country, negotiated with the Commission without any common reference."

From Reuters

“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 equipment, called touchless tech because it doesn’t require a spa therapist, can also be reserved à la carte.

From New York Times

“Overseas, the living costs are a little bit more a la carte, and that’s maybe a blessing and a curse for young folks who are going to have to budget and make choices,” Sandberg says.

From Seattle Times