how could they
Professore, come hanno potuto pensare che io sia quel mostro?
Professor, how could they have thought I was that monster?
— The Monster (1994)
Come hanno potuto pensare di abbandonarti, eh?
How could they even think of abandoning you, eh?
— Le buone stelle - Broker (2022)
Come hanno potuto pensare che io sono il mostro!
How could they have thought I was the monster!
— The Monster (1994)