by design
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Dahlia Lithwick: So much of the work you’ve done has been rooted in this idea that our legal structures, in some ways by design, have always failed and continue to fail women and vulnerable communities.
From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026
"Safety by design must be built in, not bolted on, and today's investigation shows we'll take action where we have concerns that providers are failing to comply," Lusty added.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
There’s no hope in “Digger,” only a seductive, mischievous malevolence that, by design, feels empty as soon as the end credits roll.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
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
And then Moss realized that was probably by design.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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