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Discover LudwigThe phrase "been construed as" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used when discussing how something has been interpreted or understood in a particular way. Example: "The actions of the company have been construed as a violation of ethical standards."
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"It could have been construed as a dress you wear to one of those awards shows".
Not to have stopped might have been construed as driving away from an accident.
To inquire into the differences between the professed religions around us might have been construed as Intolerance.
It's been construed as being a criticism of President Obama, but that was the furthest thing from my mind.
The judgment also made several criticisms of Kennedy, including that his deployment could have been construed as "entrapment".
However, No Borders have found that even offering a lift to an "illegal" immigrant has been construed as trafficking.
But then I rose and asked what could have been construed as an innocuous question: "Unlike other companies, Microsoft is now stalked by an 800lb gorilla, the government.
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Would that be construed as cheating?
This behavior could definitely be construed as taunting.
Such habits were not to be construed as affectation.
Any news that could even vaguely be construed as good?
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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