at a premium

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: 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.

: 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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Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 22 Jan. 2025 That year, the award went to Chris Pronger of the St. Louis Blues at the height of the Dead Puck Era, when obstruction was tolerated and scoring was at a premium. —

Carol Schram, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025 Remember, this is a bike that's specifically built for markets like India, where road space is at a premium. —

New Atlas, 17 Jan. 2025 The analysts however cautioned that Persimmon shares are already valued at a premium, compared to the sector and might underperform in the year ahead. —

Chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for at a premium

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