at someone's request
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On being asked to do something, as in At my request they'll move us to another room, or I'm speaking at his request. [1300s] Also see by request.
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Words nearby at someone's request
at someone's, at someone's beck and call, at someone's elbow, at someone's heels, at someone's mercy, at someone's request, at someone's service, at stake, at sword's point, att., attaboy
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