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by request

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  1. Also,. In response to being asked to do something. For example, The band is playing our favorite song by request. This usage replaced at request. [Late 1600s]


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Items that don’t sell after several months are donated, returned to influencers by request, or marked for clearance.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 21, 2026

Oracle executives have offered briefings by request to a few lawmakers on how pieces of Project Texas might work but have not spoken publicly in support.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 21, 2023

Of course, any local sushi bar would serve you an omakase menu, by request, before.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 22, 2022

The room temperature can be adjusted by request, and the massage tables are pre-warmed.

From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2022

Mr. Jenson’s handwriting was so wonderful that he wrote out all the diplomas by request.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

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