at a premium
phrase
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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In warehouses, where every square foot is at a premium, that matters.
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John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Ticket prices for Dodgers-A’s Tickets for all three games of the Dodgers-A’s series remained available via the A’s team website as of early Saturday afternoon — but at a premium.
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Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
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John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Ticket prices for Dodgers-A’s Tickets for all three games of the Dodgers-A’s series remained available via the A’s team website as of early Saturday afternoon — but at a premium.
—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
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“At a premium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20a%20premium. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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