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

Diners can choose between two omakase menus, with optional nigiri add-ons, late-night alternatives and à la carte selections.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

Our A.I. future probably won’t be à la carte, and for now we’ve already ordered the whole thing.

From Slate • Feb. 10, 2026

What happened the last time Mark Zuckerberg had carte blanche?

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

He smiled mysteriously and pulled a much-handled carte de visite from his pocket.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly