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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

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

There’s also a creamy green sauce blended with avocado on some dishes or available by request.

From Seattle Times Jan. 11, 2023

In a personal business website, Samuels also identified himself as an image consultant who was available by request.

From Los Angeles Times May 6, 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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