Example Sentences

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Zimbabwe's reservations over the US deal "should not be misconstrued as anti-American sentiment", he added.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Previous military ruler Ne Win changed the rules of the road, requiring vehicles to swap driving lanes -- supposedly the result of misconstrued astrological advice to shift his left-wing regime to the political right.

From Barron's • Dec. 21, 2025

I think that’s exactly what’s happened here, deliberately misconstrued facts to try to come up with a case.

From Slate • Oct. 27, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2025

Kathy wondered if her husband, who did not at that point have any gay friends or family members, might want to change the logo, to keep their message from being misconstrued.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers