Example Sentences

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But on Friday, Mr. Kerik told the Daily News that he worries that the committee will misconstrue his testimony to the public.

From Washington Times • Dec. 24, 2021

But I will trust to the effect upon you of her own words and character; and I cannot believe that you will misconstrue the generosity that prompts her to go to you.

From Sir George Tressady — Volume II by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.

A man who is of a detracting spirit will misconstrue the most innocent words that can be put together.

From English Grammar in Familiar Lectures by Kirkham, Samuel

A man who is of a detracting spirit, will misconstrue the most innocent words that can be put together.

From English Grammar in Familiar Lectures by Kirkham, Samuel

I have no apprehension that any man in Illinois, or beyond the limits of our own beloved State, will misconstrue or misunderstand my motive.

From Fifty Years of Public Service by Cullom, Shelby M.