misconstrue

Example Sentences

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He had claimed people held grudges and insisted he was a "good priest," saying the accusations were misconstrued and part of a conspiracy, said Det Con Renwick.

From BBC

Companies have quickly responded, though some people say their comments have been misconstrued.

From The Wall Street Journal

The 57-year-old comedian has long felt his statements about the Kirk shooting were misconstrued.

From Los Angeles Times

"There is less room for error and you don't want to say anything that could be misconstrued and that can be hard to think about constantly," she says.

From BBC

In a statement, a lawyer for the city contends that the ruling “misconstrues the city’s obligations.”

From Los Angeles Times