on demand

phrase

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

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The impact of higher fuel costs on demand and profits is also critical, as is the competitive landscape relative to UPS this holiday season. — Kevin Stankiewicz,zev Fima, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2026 That’s the message Gus (played by Lukas Gage) sends to his friend Lou (Chloë Grace Moretz) in an exclusive clip from the new rom-com Love Language, which hits theaters and digital/video on demand on Friday. — Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2026 But that strategy has become increasingly risky as airlines rely on dynamic pricing models that adjust fares based on demand. — Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 Inside, the self-winding Caliber R 27 minute repeater features two traditional gongs that chime the hours, quarter-hours, and minutes elapsed since the last quarter-hour on demand. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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