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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There’s no better excuse to indulge than on a trip, even if packing space is always at a premium. —

Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025 The stock may be trading at a premium, reducing your risk-reward potential. —

Jeff Nash, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025 Recent notable transactions include Electric Monster's acquisition by Brat TV and Lad Bible Group's purchase of Betches at a premium 13x EBITDA multiple. —

Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025 The Notre Dame left tackle was the kind of prospect every NFL team loves — huge, athletic and, as the son of a former standout tackle with the Chiefs, NFL-savvy at a premium spot. —

Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for at a premium

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