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Recent Examples of service charge
At $15,000 per box of six drones, and an additional monthly service charge per student, the drones are equipped with nonlethal weaponry, including flash-bangs and pepper spray guns.
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Emily Greene-Colozzi, The Conversation, 18 Dec. 2025
Pricing is $90 for adults, $40 for children ages 6 to 12, $15 for children ages 2 to 5 and free for children under age 2 (tax and service charge included).
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Research from the National Restaurant Association shows that 54% of full-service operators — including 67% of fine-dining operators — say their restaurants sometimes add a service charge or automatic gratuity to customer checks.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Order at the bar, pay immediately (no tip required and a service charge might already be included).
—Susanne Fowler, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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Emily Greene-Colozzi, The Conversation, 18 Dec. 2025
Pricing is $90 for adults, $40 for children ages 6 to 12, $15 for children ages 2 to 5 and free for children under age 2 (tax and service charge included).
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Research from the National Restaurant Association shows that 54% of full-service operators — including 67% of fine-dining operators — say their restaurants sometimes add a service charge or automatic gratuity to customer checks.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Order at the bar, pay immediately (no tip required and a service charge might already be included).
—Susanne Fowler, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for service charge
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While well below the Mountain View per-unit price, the Sunnyvale deal was generally at a similar level as some recent apartment transactions in South San Jose.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The publication suggests that the unit price could be as low as $10,000, signaling Beijing’s push to make advanced loitering munitions affordable for mass deployment.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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Oil prices have surged nearly 40% since the war in Iran began, as prices have soared across the economic spectrum, reducing the likelihood of a Fed interest rate cut.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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Of that trio, Hill, a submariner who ranked second last season in induced groundball rate (48 percent) among relievers, is likely to see immediate action.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the realm of the physical world, where particles are involved in simple roles like carrying charge or existing as matter, there is the quantum world, where particles pass through solid barriers or communicate via large distances even though they are not connected in any manner.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2025
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The report also said that carrying charges — the monthly payments made by members — had not kept up with the rising costs of operating the co-op and between 50 to 100 residents did not pay those charges on time.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Nov. 2024
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Though some have argued that China’s abundant energy and manufacturing capacity give it an edge in the global AI race, Chinese executives say Washington’s restrictions on sales of the most advanced semiconductors are stifling the country’s AI development.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Victoria Gardens gets nearly 15 million visitors annually and generates more than $1,100 per square foot in retail sales, placing it among top-grossing open-air shopping centers in the nation, Redwood West said.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Remember, even at today's $80 price point, silver's value has doubled over the past year, so waiting for an ideal time to get started or for a minor drop to take action may be dangerous.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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And what matters most, no matter the price point, is that the layout is truly functional.—
Mary Grace Granados
Special Contributor,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The home furnishing retailer is known for modern, aspirational furniture and decor that looks and feels high-end—but with discounts up to 62% off, there’s no need to pay luxury prices.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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Ticket prices vary by day, starting at $24 for ages 13 and up and $16 for ages 3-12, with discounts available for family or group purchases.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Fuel surcharge fees can be as much as 5 to 10% of the airfare, according to estimates from Arnot.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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The disruptions have already caused a brief spike in Brent crude oil prices, with the carriers raising freight rates for shipping in the area and implementing emergency surcharge fees.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Mar. 2026
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Jim O’Connor, ValenSil’s buyer and hiring manager, attributed the production drop-off to the steep tariffs on inputs like aluminum and the heavily unpredictable nature of how they’ve been implemented.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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That discontent then feeds domestic politics, producing anti-globalization policies like tariffs; that, in turn, feeds back into the international system, deepening instability.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Service charge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/service%20charge. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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