on demand
phrase
: upon presentation and request for payment
also
: when requested or needed
Help is available on demand.
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Vibe Science frames the next generation as devices that alter physiology on demand.
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Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
Fans can anticipate its subscription video on demand debut on Peacock around October 30, aligning with Universal's typical 18-week theatrical-to-SVOD schedule.
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Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
But unlike the old model, this one can tidy up your living room and make the bed on demand.
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
2 July 2026
After the live event, subscribers will also be able to watch the video on demand above.
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Dateline Nbc,
NBC news,
1 July 2026
What that means is, flying from point A to point B often varies in price based on demand, and the same room at a hotel could cost more on Friday than on Tuesday.
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Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Increasing premium capacity allows exhibitors to program based on demand.
—
Joseph M. Singer,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
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Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
Fans can anticipate its subscription video on demand debut on Peacock around October 30, aligning with Universal's typical 18-week theatrical-to-SVOD schedule.
—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
But unlike the old model, this one can tidy up your living room and make the bed on demand.
—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
2 July 2026
After the live event, subscribers will also be able to watch the video on demand above.
—
Dateline Nbc,
NBC news,
1 July 2026
What that means is, flying from point A to point B often varies in price based on demand, and the same room at a hotel could cost more on Friday than on Tuesday.
—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Increasing premium capacity allows exhibitors to program based on demand.
—
Joseph M. Singer,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
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“On demand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20demand. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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