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The phrase "has designs" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that someone has plans or intentions, often with a connotation of scheming or plotting. Example: "She has designs on becoming the next team leader, and she's already started networking with key decision-makers."
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He has designs on the money.
It has designs on us.
This iconic work has designs by Andy Warhol.
What fun! Technology increasingly has designs on your health.
So who has designs on them?Start with mobile payments.
It even has designs on the American market.
At 27, he has designs on the world record.
The reform has designs on players, coaches and club administration.
Google also has designs on the huge e-commerce market.
We hate poetry that has designs upon us, Keats said.
Major League Soccer has designs for putting some new shirts on your back.
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