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designed

[dih-zahynd] / dɪˈzaɪnd /


ADJECTIVE
calculated
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A term life policy is designed to financially protect your dependents if you die before they become financially independent.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

A Nissan spokesperson said the changes were being made under its RE:Nissan recovery plan and were designed to create a "leaner, more resilient business that adapts quickly to market changes".

From BBC • May 5, 2026

That gel was designed to be delivered directly into damaged heart muscle through a catheter.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

“The District follows established ... procedures, which are designed to ensure a fair, thorough, and impartial process for all parties,” officials said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

On the night of March 18, a team of elite firefighters from Tokyo arrived with fire trucks designed to put out fires in skyscrapers.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland