by design
Example Sentences
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Experts say the execution of business as usual is by design.
From Barron's
"Safety must be built into products by design rather than treated as an afterthought, with regulators showing more strength in holding companies to account," she said.
From BBC
William’s persona has softened with age—and, it appears, to an extent, by design.
“I have to make myself yell at some of these guys, because they’re such good guys. And I did that by design.”
From Los Angeles Times
Khamenei leaves behind no apparent successor, largely by design, as he weeded out clerics that could rival his authority.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
