a la carte
Example Sentences
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For years, consumer advocates maintained that giving subscribers a la carte options from cable menus instead of the one-size-fits-all model would save people money.
From Los Angeles Times
There are two pricing tiers offered by YouTube, one for customers of YouTube TV, which is a replacement for cable, and one for customers of YouTube Primetime Channels, which offers an a la carte selection of channels to subscribe to, including Paramount+, AMC+, Starz, and Showtime.
From Washington Times
The “à la carte” model of offering low initial prices with fees for add-ons became commonplace in the internet search era.
From Seattle Times
O’Connor priced the items a la carte and calculated he was paying just $400 for four nights at the Sheraton Vistana Villages Resort Villas.
From Washington Post
Dr. Dev expects that in the future, some hotels will even offer rooms at reduced rates if guests eschew housekeeping services — transforming housekeeping into almost an à la carte option.
From New York Times
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