upcharge
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of upcharge
Example Sentences
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"The daily upcharge… is kind of painful," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
Howard said he posted about his ER bill because “I feel like most people probably relate as far as hospitals trying to upcharge an insane amount,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 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
There isn’t an upcharge for Imax or other premium formats, one of several benefits A-Listers enjoy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2025
So, if there's a need to spend a bit of an upcharge to feel comfortable, it's certainly worth it to me.
From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2023
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