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Discover LudwigThe phrase "be construed" is correct and commonly used in written English.
It is used to indicate how something should be interpreted or understood. Example: The law should be construed in a way that protects the rights of all citizens. In this sentence, "be construed" means that the law should be interpreted or understood in a certain manner in order to ensure that the rights of all citizens are protected.
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Would that be construed as cheating?
"Things can be construed in the wrong way.
Any news that could even vaguely be construed as good?
Could be construed as a conflict of interest......
It could be construed as a PR stunt.
That could be construed as an obsession with youth".
Such habits were not to be construed as affectation.
This behavior could definitely be construed as taunting.
The payments might be construed as kickbacks, experts said.
"Goliath Concussed" might be construed as power run amok.
The behavior could be construed as violating department rules.
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