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

From Los Angeles Times

State law requires certain upfront payments by request.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Salon

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

It’s by request in the dining room.

From Salon