at a premium

idiom

1
: for a high price
Land in the county is selling at a premium.
Rooms with a view are available, but they come at a premium.
2
: difficult to get because there is little available
We bought bunk beds because space in the apartment is at a premium.

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By Nick Kosmider, Zack Rosenblatt and Devon Henderson Offense was at a premium in the first half of the New York Jets’ game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday in London. The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025 Then, more players started getting paid at a premium price, like Nathan MacKinnon, Auston Matthews, and Mitch Marner. Greg Liodice, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025 Space near the stadium is at a premium, and experienced tail-Gators often get up at the crack of dawn to stake out their territory. Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025 Space was at a premium, and the freezer only held an ice cube tray. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for at a premium

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“At a premium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20a%20premium. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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