by design

Example Sentences

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First, by design, annuities reallocate money from those who die early to those who live forever.

From MarketWatch

Though none of this was by design, it proved to be the best possible setting for those who had been imprisoned in Germany.

From Literature

I would suggest that this is both intentional and by design, for the simple reason that Jesus was decidedly apolitical.

From The Wall Street Journal

Experts say the execution of business as usual is by design.

From Barron's

"Safety must be built into products by design rather than treated as an afterthought, with regulators showing more strength in holding companies to account," she said.

From BBC