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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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State law requires certain upfront payments by request.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2025

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

Oracle executives have offered briefings by request to a few lawmakers on how pieces of Project Texas might work but have not spoken publicly in support.

From Washington Post • Mar. 21, 2023

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

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