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At every turn, the eye-popping pastels in pinks, blues, and yellows, the curvaceous couches and light fixtures, and the quirky pop art decor feel whimsical by design.
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Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Further, whether by design or in effect, the Postal Service has always embodied an essential democratic principle: Just like the fire department, the P.O. treats everyone the same.
—John M. Crisp, The Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2025
The quarterback movement also helps mitigate the offensive line protection issues by getting Stroud away from rushers by design.
—Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Those soils, by design, drain faster and hold less water than standard potting soil.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2025
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Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Further, whether by design or in effect, the Postal Service has always embodied an essential democratic principle: Just like the fire department, the P.O. treats everyone the same.
—John M. Crisp, The Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2025
The quarterback movement also helps mitigate the offensive line protection issues by getting Stroud away from rushers by design.
—Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Those soils, by design, drain faster and hold less water than standard potting soil.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2025
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“By design.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20design. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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