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by design
On purpose, deliberately, as in Whether by luck or by design, his application was accepted. This term, originally put as on design, uses design in the sense of “plan.” [First half of 1600s]
Example Sentences
Scott said his increased aggressiveness in the strike zone has not been by design.
The Aston Martin has a major upgrade on it this weekend, with a new floor and engine cover influenced by design legend Adrian Newey, who joined the team as managing technical partner in March.
The monikers will not carry a plus sign or any other designation that suggest the product differs from what’s on TV, and that’s by design.
"We'll be pushing companies hard to make their services safer by design, and holding them to account if they don't."
The details were a little complicated, perhaps by design to enable both sides to save face.
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