upcharge
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of upcharge
Example Sentences
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They allege Lucky Strike uses a monopoly scheme to gobble up mom-and-pop bowling alleys and transform them into a “mousetrap” model, luring people in just to upcharge them on shoe rentals and concessions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
That year, American introduced the first standard checked-bag fee, $15, along with a 50-pound upcharge threshold that remains the norm.
From Slate ● Oct. 9, 2025
Amber Meyers, one of the plaintiffs, stated she ordered the same breakfast combo for nearly a year before noticing the upcharge.
From Salon ● Dec. 30, 2024
And they want it included in the price of their room, not as an upcharge.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 27, 2023
Actor and activist James Cromwell temporarily shut down a Manhattan Starbucks on Tuesday by protesting the coffee company’s upcharge on dairy-milk alternatives.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 10, 2022
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