by design
Example Sentences
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I’m a believer that politics is usually more like Veep than House of Cards; even world-changing events more often unfold by accident or luck than by design.
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026
The artwork was temporary by design: created with a water-based paint often used on sports turf and safe for grass, plants and soil.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
If this all sounds boring compared to adding Skubal to a rotation that’s full of star power when healthy, that’s by design.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
If the staff, decor and food all make the place sound like grandma’s house, well, that’s by design.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
The original Sesame Street was anti-narrative: it was, by design, an unconnected collection of sketches.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
