upcharge
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of upcharge
Example Sentences
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While that data was more reliable, the $60 upcharge for the upper arm band is a bummer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 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
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
Surprisingly, there is no upcharge for the eTorque system on the V8, and it’s standard on the V6.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 13, 2022
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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