"framing it as" is a perfectly acceptable phrase to use in written English.
It is usually used as a way to express a person's interpretation or understanding of a situation or circumstance. For example, "I chose to frame it as an opportunity for growth rather than as a setback."
With "A Heavenly Christmas," which premieres Saturday, the network has signaled its extra-specialness by framing it as part of the long-running Hallmark Hall of Fame franchise.
Recent interest in the neurobiology of the placebo effect has brought about a new awareness of its potential exploitation for patient benefit, framing it as a positive context effect with the power to influence therapy outcome.
The Supreme Court justices made their ruling less pivotal by framing it as a narrow demand that the Florida Supreme Court reconsider its own initial ruling in a battle over events leading up to the certification.
As its title suggests, the bill's sponsors are framing it as an effort to keep shooters from damaging their ears.
Incorporating delivery of the tool at the point of care, framing it as appropriate for Latino men, and guiding them through its use may be necessary for uptake.
The generic industry is reported as supporting CAMR, framing it as an aid initiative, but having a problem with its provisions for litigation.
Because I refuse to lend prejudice respectability by framing it as a row.
France is framing it as a reminder of the importance of European peace and unity.
Anti-immigration groups have long sought to make their exclusionist agenda more palatable by framing it as an environmental issue.
Clinton has made immigration reform a central focus of her campaign, framing it as a moral and economic issue.
"If they're framing it as a criminal justice issue, [Trump or Clinton] could really broaden their audience," Skelley said.
