by design
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McGrath said the new law expected later this year would "recognise children as vulnerable consumers" and that minors "must be protected by design".
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
Historically, America’s military has been apolitical by design, and is loyal to the Constitution and the American people — not to a president or any other politician.
From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2026
Some sanctions are subject to loopholes by design.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
"Clinical trials are the gold standard, but by design, they are slow," says Guntuku.
From Science Daily ● May 24, 2026
The original Sesame Street was anti-narrative: it was, by design, an unconnected collection of sketches.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
