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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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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

Instead, the grant required Uvalde to create the Uvalde Together Resiliency Center, where Uvalde residents can receive free services including counseling, help applying for unemployment benefits and services from the Mexican consulate by request.

From Salon Aug. 17, 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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