by design
Example Sentences
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This can all feel overwhelming at times, which is very much by design.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
Hall also points to the impact of the digital environment and people becoming "addicted by design" through algorithms.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
That’s by design: If another Great Depression struck, Social Security would, ideally, still be there.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
“J.F. feels embarrassed and ashamed, but she is also angry that Snap facilitated this by design, and angrier still that Snap continues to operate its platform in the same manner today,” the lawsuit said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
The losses, by design, were no big deal; the losses were part of the plan.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
