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to make plain or understandable
the role of the justices of the Supreme Court in construing the constitution
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Recent Examples of construes
Critics said the report essentially equates one stand of conservative Christianity to be representative of Christians overall, then construes policy disagreements to be persecution.
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ABC News,
1 May 2026
That said, its capacity to pass laws is constrained when the Guardian Council construes them as contradicting or conflicting with the constitution and religion.
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Eric Lob,
The Conversation,
12 Mar. 2026
ABC News,
1 May 2026
That said, its capacity to pass laws is constrained when the Guardian Council construes them as contradicting or conflicting with the constitution and religion.
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Eric Lob,
The Conversation,
12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for construes
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Maybe that explains her chaotic behavior when the crew goes out later that night.
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Deputy Ethan Weinzieri explains just some of the work the dogs do.
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The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act clarifies that states can establish their own procedures for counting ballots.
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Review a bill, then send a polite message that clarifies terms, because simple words protect value and invite respectful responses.
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James Wilson, a prominent attorney, best illustrates that evolution.
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The Pew report illustrates why homeownership is increasingly the province of older Americans, and why first-time buyers seem like a vanishing breed.
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Consider if the side gig adds unique skills, demonstrates entrepreneurship, or could be perceived as a distraction or conflict of interest.
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The advocacy group Stand Up for Science has posted advice on writing comments, along with an extremely lengthy and detailed submission that demonstrates just how comprehensive a comment can be.
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Operators assign a destination, and the onboard software plans routes, interprets terrain, and controls the vehicle without continuous human input.
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An IoT pilot can prove a signal exists, but scale requires an operating compact that names who interprets it, who acts, who funds upkeep and who owns exceptions.
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“Construes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/construes. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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