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 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

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

From Jan. 1 to Jan. 22, customers can get $1 regular Nacho Fries with the purchase of any a la carte 5-piece or 10-piece nugget order.

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2024

I give the agent a la carte in purchasing it.

From Strictly business: more stories of the four million by Henry, O.