construed
Example Sentences
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In theory, I agree with her, but the idea of sending anything that could be construed as offensive to another mother still gives me the willies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
As we have shown, courts long interpreted these life exceptions to protect physicians acting in good faith to preserve a patient’s life—and these actors construed “life” generously and with deference to physicians’ professional judgment.
From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2026
Dabaie was asked by CNN whether the congressman’s comments can be construed as acknowledging that he cheated on his wife, while denying doing anything illegal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 11, 2026
"Some may look at this incident as being somewhat playful, but it's hard to dissociate what could very easily be construed as animosity toward the police," he said.
From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2026
He hated himself for what he construed to be his own cowardice.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
