a la carte
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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
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
On Jan. 10, customers can get a 5-piece a la carte nugget order on DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub.
From Salon • Dec. 18, 2024
"No, a la carte," replied Bess, picking up a piece of damaged celery, putting it on a slice of uninjured bread and proffering it to Hazel.
From The Motor Girls on a Tour by Penrose, Margaret
