by design
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Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said in a statement that it is up to the platforms themselves to prove they are safe by design for young people.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
"It must ensure that proportionate age restrictions go hand-in-hand with robust safety measures so that digital environments both protect and empower children, by design and default," they wrote.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
The galette, which is essentially a freeform pie, is already one of the great weeknight forms — sweet or savory, rustic by design, deeply forgiving.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
“Valuation is now capturing formerly high-multiple growth stocks at more attractive multiples by design, not just ‘old economy’ companies,” Subramanian said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
The losses, by design, were no big deal; the losses were part of the plan.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
