at a premium

phrase

1
: 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.
2
: 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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Adding a goalie of Hellebuyck's caliber to the lineup could mean that goals will be at a premium for any team that plays the Devils. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026 San Clemente coach Jaime Ortiz knew that points would be at a premium in this matchup. — Caleb Otte, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026 This space is furnished with a wardrobe and either a standard double bed or an Ottoman-style rising bed, which is always a help when storage is at a premium. — New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026 It's called an exchange because borrowing entities, like a regional heating oil retailer, would be required to replace the same volume at a premium ahead of next year. — Cooper Katz McKim, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for at a premium

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