on demand

phrase

: upon presentation and request for payment
also : when requested or needed
Help is available on demand.

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But unlike the old model, this one can tidy up your living room and make the bed on demand. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 2 July 2026 After the live event, subscribers will also be able to watch the video on demand above. — Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 1 July 2026 What that means is, flying from point A to point B often varies in price based on demand, and the same room at a hotel could cost more on Friday than on Tuesday. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 29 June 2026 Vibe Science frames the next generation as devices that alter physiology on demand. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for on demand

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