a la carte
Example Sentences
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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
The San Francisco company now offers a la carte shopping—a departure from its traditional, stylist-curated subscription-box service—and gives customers more options on the number of items that are in a box, as examples.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 22, 2025
The NBA opted to have its games stream a la carte this season for the first time in the league’s history.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 17, 2025
There are open-air booths facing the stage where guests can order bottle service with a la carte options from Nobu, while the interior features a chef’s counter with omakase service.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2025
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
