misconstrued

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Window reflections have been misconstrued as a possible intruder and a tornado.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

However, Rosenior sought to play down Fernandez's remarks, saying the midfielder is "committed" and the comments were "misconstrued" following an emotional defeat.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Analysts suggest that the perceived deceleration in GMV growth is misconstrued, especially when excluding Walmart volumes.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

In the end, Kimmel prevailed, returning to his show with an emotional monologue that detailed his suspension, how he felt his words were misconstrued and the importance of free speech.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

To Adams, on the other hand, he claimed that his remarks on the Davila essays had been misconstrued, that he was actually “not referring to any writing that I might suppose to be yours.”

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis