at a price
phrase
1
: by losing or giving up something or doing something unpleasant
Success came at a price.
2
: for a very large amount of money
The chocolate is available by mail order, but at a price.
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Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
For several weeks, Californians and visitors alike can score tickets to the Disneyland Resort at a price that’s in the double digits — as opposed to the $100-plus admission.
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1 July 2026
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Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
For several weeks, Californians and visitors alike can score tickets to the Disneyland Resort at a price that’s in the double digits — as opposed to the $100-plus admission.
—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
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“At a price.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20a%20price. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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