by request

Idioms  

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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Example Sentences

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

Over a decade later, the initial report, even with redactions, is only available as a physical copy by request to the German government.

From BBC • Aug. 19, 2024

Instead, the grant required Uvalde to create the Uvalde Together Resiliency Center, where Uvalde residents can receive free services including counseling, help applying for unemployment benefits and services from the Mexican consulate by request.

From Salon • Aug. 17, 2022

Make a bottle to take home — or reserve a private cabana with a bottle of wine, charcuterie board, warm blankets and lawn games by request.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 10, 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