a la carte
Example Sentences
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Instead of relying on a single provider, they’re increasingly mixing lower-priced models, including some built in China, alongside products from OpenAI and Anthropic and shopping a la carte for AI.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
While the broad move toward cord cutting and a la carte programming has put significant pressure on pay-TV providers, it has also created a plethora of unforeseen problems for streaming services.
From MarketWatch ● May 28, 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
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
"Will ze lady and ze gentleman haf table d'hote or a la carte?"
From Modern Eloquence: Vol II, After-Dinner Speeches E-O by Thomas B. (Thomas Brackett) Reed