by design
Example Sentences
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Well, Tommy can do her hair but, by design, can never replace Mickey, and that conflict between Valerie and Tommy underlines her loss and her denial of Mickey’s passing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
That’s by design: If another Great Depression struck, Social Security would, ideally, still be there.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
De Zerbi omitted the name of the player by design - but it will leave Spurs fans guessing as to who it could be.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
While “Confessions II” is a strong dance set with real variety and relentless drive, it’s not, by design, an arresting pop album.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
Though none of this was by design, it proved to be the best possible setting for those who had been imprisoned in Germany.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
