on demand

phrase

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

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Related Stories Novonesis said the system was designed based on demand for a more sustainable solution to denim bleaching. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026 This is not the same as a self-cleaning toilet, which holds a supply of cleaning fluids the user can release on demand. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026 The company beat all around and its sales have surged on demand for artificial intelligence, but investors may be taking profits with the company’s stock already up 61% this year. — Yuri Kageyama, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026 Shows are also available via livestream or video on demand for $10 (before fees). — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on demand

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