by design

Idioms  

1. 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]

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Example Sentences

In 1974, Nixon, faced with impeachment for his part in the Watergate scandal, became the first president in U.S. history to resign.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Given the evidence, Kirkup felt he had to resign.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

Markets were showing a relatively muted reaction to the news, which was widely expected after Starmer faced pressure from Labour lawmakers to resign over the weekend.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

The official message from the ECB is that Stokes was not asked to resign.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

I should have had every right to resign from the SRC if I wished.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

Related Words

• consciously
• knowingly
• pointedly
• purposely
• studiously
• voluntarily
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