There was no benign interpretation of what he had heard an hour and a half ago.

There are more benign interpretations, of course, but we cannot lose sight of the fragility of Russia's democratic institutions.

The pious Strategos was known for offering benign interpretations of other men's actions, as if everyone might be measured by his own virtues.

Republicans offered a more benign interpretation of the call, portraying it as an informational query rather than a strong-arm tactic.

The most benign interpretation is that it refers to those who do not have any specific religious belief or affiliation.

But why did Sir Christopher Rose give the most benign interpretation of events?

In matters of penalty a more benign interpretation is the right one.

"That was the most benign interpretation," he said.

But other officials put a more benign interpretation on the Saudi Defense Minister's remarks.

Mr. Lhota has had a more benign interpretation of his calls.