on demand

phrase

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

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Concierge services, in-villa dining, housekeeping, and exceptional lifestyle experiences are available on demand, combining the privacy of an individual residence with the convenience of a five-star hotel. — Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026 Crunchy ice on demand The iced beverage fiend in your life will go gaga for this mini version of our longtime favorite ice maker, the GE Opal. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026 The episode will be available to stream on demand on Hulu the following day. — Sophie Dunne, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026 By mapping this energy transfer, researchers aim to eventually place individual qubits at precise coordinates on demand. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on demand

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on deposit
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“On demand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20demand. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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