a la carte
Example Sentences
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McDonald’s moved in late 2002 to an a la carte dollar menu, which didn’t feature Coke drinks as prominently as the value meals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
While the broad move toward cord cutting and a la carte programming has put significant pressure on pay-TV providers, it has also created a plethora of unforeseen problems for streaming services.
From MarketWatch ● May 28, 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
Consultants are charging accordingly, with fees of more than $200 per hour for a la carte services or between $5,000 to $15,000 for someone to manage the entire application process.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2025
The bill was a la carte and contained such items as grizzly steak, antelope, elk, and wild duck and goose.
From Gold by White, Stewart Edward
