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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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The room temperature can be adjusted by request — I run hot, so I asked them to turn off the heat.

From Salon • Oct. 23, 2024

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

From Seattle Times • Dec. 22, 2022

Formal curriculums are online for the public or available by request, they say.

From Washington Post • Mar. 2, 2022

According to a studio source, individual screenings of “Scream” will be set for journalists by request, although how many private screenings have been requested across the country is unclear.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 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

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