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In interviews with Reuters, both said investigators with little knowledge of matters like corporate governance had misconstrued what were pro-business practices.

From Reuters • May 12, 2023

Nearly a half-century after a speech that had become among the most widely quoted of an era, Mr. Minow was still being asked about it, and he still insisted the press had misconstrued his intent.

From New York Times • May 6, 2023

The Patriots issued a statement Monday about the trip, saying the quarterback had tested negative daily for COVID-19 while he was away but had misconstrued the protocols about tests conducted away from NFL facilities.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 24, 2021

For a time, the local press had misconstrued remarks made by Mayor Frey, incorrectly suggesting he had promised to move residents of The Wall to temporary housing by 30 August.

From The Guardian • Oct. 19, 2018

They had misconstrued every word of his letter,—a letter that, as he said, any child might have understood,—and there was a vote lost to his party.

From The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) by Lever, Charles James