on demand

phrase

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

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The oxygen itself is produced chemically on demand rather than being stored in a pressurized tank, which would be far too bulky and heavy for the insect to carry. New Atlas, 18 July 2026 Since renewable energy sources like the sun and the wind cannot be operated on demand and produce energy intermittently, the energy generated needs to be stored till required by the grid. Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026 The work that used to occupy a Chief of Staff and a team of analysts across a few weeks now arrives on demand and verified. Brandon Metcalf, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Lacking leverage, exhibitors like AMC Theatres and Regal Cinemas struck deals with Universal that allowed the studio to put a film on demand after roughly 16 days. Brent Lang, Variety, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for on demand

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“On demand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20demand. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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