construed

Example Sentences

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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

California law says its voter-ID rules “shall be liberally construed to permit voters and new registrants to cast a regular ballot.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

"To the uninformed American listener, the ongoing talks between Denmark and Greenland might have been construed as if Greenland's secession from Denmark was imminent," said Greenland specialist Mikaela Engell.

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

It was called “constructive treason,” because there was no act, but courts construed such forms of speech to be treasonous.

From Slate • Nov. 21, 2025

But he couldn’t remember, and besides it was impossible to know what action might later be construed as a crime.

From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck