on demand

phrase

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

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By mapping this energy transfer, researchers aim to eventually place individual qubits at precise coordinates on demand. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026 The high-end version of that service that allows guests into every available fast lane without reservations could go up $50 based on demand. — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026 Whatever the proponents of a ban were trying to accomplish at a local school district level, its effect on demand often traveled well beyond the district where the books were challenged. — Naveen Basavaraj, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2026 The VMAs will also be available to stream live and on demand with a Paramount+ Premium subscription or the following day with Paramount+ Essential. — Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 27 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 14 Oct. 2026.

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