on demand

phrase

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

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As electricity demand climbs and utilities lean harder on demand flexibility to avoid costly infrastructure build-outs, the website and app are no longer just customer service tools. — Amber Mullaney, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026 For everyday use, a machine that starts producing in under 10 minutes, like the Igloo IGLICEBSC26 or the Frigidaire Compact Bullet Ice Maker, keeps a steady supply on demand. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026 The cabanas, set into the sand, cheek by jowl, as in a medieval military campaign, offer both privacy and opportunities for social interactions, with shaded lunch tables and cocktails on demand, and WiFi. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026 Ramona Community Planning Group member Basil Aruin asked whether the shuttle would have a regular route or whether riders could request service on demand. — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 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 25 Sep. 2026.

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