a la carte
Example Sentences
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“It’s disgusting,” said Janice Lintz, a veteran traveler who’s visited more than 170 countries, about the a la carte pricing model airlines have adopted.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 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 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
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
