How to Use à la in a Sentence
à la
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And maybe there will be some luck with the ping-pong balls, a la Rose.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
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For dessert, don't miss the award-winning pecan and fig pie a la mode.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 28 June 2024
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For dessert, don't miss the award-winning pecan and fig pie a la mode.
—Jill Cassidy, The Arizona Republic, 16 Jan. 2024
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The menu ranges from $5 for an a la carte burger to $13 for a burger, side and a drink.
—Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
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An a la carte menu of food and drinks will be served at the bar-lounge and a soon-to-open patio.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
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From on-trend butter nails to XXL lengths a la the Coachella crowd.
—Maria Goldbach, Vogue, 9 May 2025
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Ares a la pop band Daft Punk, who composed the score for the 2010 movie, Tron: Legacy.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 July 2025
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The sandwich and fries are available in a meal or a la carte, Wendy's said in the news release.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 18 June 2025
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The Hungry Bear should offer them as an a la carte side dish.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 25 Oct. 2024
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Customers can order the nuggets a la carte or in a combo.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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This Carlsbad restaurant will serve an a la cart menu from 1 to 8 p.m. Nov. 24.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2022
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Food can be ordered a la carte or prix fixe, with a $49 wine pairing.
—Roxana Becerril, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2024
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But the fans just really went for it, maybe due to the new a la carte state of the music industry.
—Charlie Amter, Variety, 1 Dec. 2023
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Diners can choose from a tasting menu or a la carte—but the former is the real treat.
—Laura Lai Coughlin, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Nov. 2023
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Bryan even did his trademark voice drop a la Heisneberg.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 July 2023
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Items are also available a la carte and there's also a kids menu.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 12 July 2023
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Expect an a la carte menu of brunch favorites, mimosas, bloody marys and more.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Taco Bell will also be selling the giant Cheez-It a la carte for $1, the news release said.
—Fielding Buck, Orange County Register, 19 Sep. 2024
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And then there's the a la carte breakfast entrees, which range from arepas to acai bowls and yogurt parfaits.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2023
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The restaurant offers a chef's tasting menu and a la carte options.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
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The dishes are also available as a la carte snack platters for $18 to $75.
—Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
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An a la carte menu pairs hot dogs with fancy cocktails and popsicles to beat the heat.
—Adele Chapin, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 June 2024
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And the Hirshhorn isn’t a crystal-cool stage for a handful of elite artists, a la Glenstone.
—Kriston Capps, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
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One four course menu is featured at dinner each night; breakfast and lunch are a la carte.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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For those who don’t want a complete meal, many places offer items like side dishes a la carte.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 27 Nov. 2024
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The Snack Wrap is available a la carte for $2.99 or as a combo meal, which includes two wraps, a medium fries and a drink of choice.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 10 July 2025
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Serve these saucy wings a la carte or with sides of your choosing.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
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Its breakfast buffet has live cooking stations, complete with an area to watch handmade dumplings rolled a la minute.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
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Wraps cost $5 a la carte or $10 in a box with a side and a drink, according to a news release from the Irvine chain.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
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Fleurette will continue to serve its a la carte menu in the dining room.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
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