Example Sentences

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Traditionally, scientists have interpreted these changes as effects caused by stress building up inside the crust.

From Science Daily • Feb. 24, 2026

“Their approach today is difficult to square with how they have interpreted other statutes,” he writes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Many investors have interpreted the fact that more stocks have recently joined in the stock-market rally as a promising sign.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025

But a separate provision of the law purports to bar judicial review; its meaning is not entirely clear, but some courts have interpreted it to prohibit courts from second-guessing Congress’ actions under the CRA.

From Slate • May 14, 2025

He may have interpreted it as evidence of her stubbornness, her willfulness, her utter disregard of all his warnings, and so made a threat which would put a stop to this crazy talk about freedom.

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry