misconstrued

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

He said his comments that led to the ban were misconstrued and taken out of context.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 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

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