construe

Example Sentences

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Even the slightest touch from a resident was construed as an “attack” that was then used to justify street brawls under the ludicrous pretense of self-defense.

From Salon

"Riyadh knew India would construe the Saudi-Pakistan pact as a direct threat to its security, yet it went ahead," Brahma Chellaney, an Indian strategist, posted on X.

From BBC

"Nothing in this MOU is, or shall be interpreted or construed as an offer, promise or acceptance of any form of bribery, undue influence or corrupt practice," the document says.

From BBC

“If you read it, I’m not sure how it could be construed as a threat. … I’d like to see journalists held at a higher standard.”

From Los Angeles Times

Any posts that could be construed as anti-American would result in automatic rejection.

From Salon