a la carte
Example Sentences
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Airlines have been fine-tuning a la carte pricing strategies to take advantage of demand for premium perks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
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
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
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
First of all, the child may be merely hungry, in which case you should at once ask the porter to bring you the a la carte menu.
From Perfect Behavior; a guide for ladies and gentlemen in all social crises by Stewart, Donald Ogden
