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on request

Idioms  
  1. When asked for, as in The agreement states that the rights on this book revert to the author on request. [c. 1800] Also see by request.


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Danish law has allowed abortion up to 12 weeks since 1973, and in June this year, that was amended to extend terminations on request until 18 weeks.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

I’d be happy to supply them on request, but with any luck, someone on Harris’ staff already has them.

From Salon • Oct. 26, 2024

It worked for Harbaugh, who on request happily whistles that catchy theme song.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2024

The agency also didn’t publish the full “transition services agreement,” mentioned in the single-page board motion approving her severance, or provide the agreement on request.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 26, 2023

The table, according to an eye-witness of the first s�ance, not only moved without physical contact, but on request turned itself upside down, and overcame a spectator's efforts to prevent its motion.

From Historic Ghosts and Ghost Hunters by Bruce, H. Addington (Henry Addington)

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