by design
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"In some cases, the satellite photos clearly show that fire starts inside, but we cannot say whether it's by design or whether it's accidental," he told AFP.
From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026
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
Districts not willing to provide the required increased instruction at every school would, by design, lose access to the new arts money.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
And then Moss realized that was probably by design.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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