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claim

[kleym] / kleɪm /




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One widely touted proposal to shore up the program’s finances could make that fear a reality — or at least change how and when they can claim their benefits.

From MarketWatch Sep. 2, 2026

Lucy Letby's new expert supporters claim no babies were deliberately harmed.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

Tea Shop has already rejected the core of her claim.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

In that scenario, people who claim early would see bigger cuts to their benefits.

From MarketWatch Sep. 2, 2026

“At the baggage claim, we’ll look at the Big Blue Book some more. Good idea?”

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn

Scuro claims Balogun felt he was mistreated while at Everton's training ground, something the Premier League club disputes.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

The reduction is permanent and depends on how many months before their full retirement age the person claims benefits.

From MarketWatch Sep. 2, 2026

Company’s claims: Advanced Biotechnologies claims the BioCharger creates frequencies that mimic and regulate the body’s own natural electromagnetic frequencies, optimizing the body’s ability to heal, regenerate and regulate.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

The group, which represents companies including Athletic, Diageo North America and Ritual Zero Proof, is advising members to ditch zero and alcohol-free claims on any beverage containing trace booze.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

Then you can compare the claims they make about Truth and Reality that we all share but also mostly ignore in different parts.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri

In 2014, Carson claimed her first Mirrorball trophy alongside Ribeiro.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

The deadliest ever Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now claimed the lives of more than 3,000 people, according to the latest official toll released on Wednesday.

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

In front of a sellout crowd of 19,187, Taylor claimed a split-decision victory in what was widely hailed as the fight of the year.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

Similarly, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz will be “worthless” in two years as overland pipe routes bypass it completely.

From MarketWatch Sep. 2, 2026

He’d salvaged boats that crashed in the treacherous Keys, and claimed the cargo—silver, furniture, silk, you name it.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm

"We are not claiming to have seen dark matter. But we have seen something interesting that we want to share with the scientific community for their input."

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

Financial planners often work with their clients to come up with numerous scenarios, such as claiming at different ages or assuming they will receive only a percentage of their estimated benefits.

From MarketWatch Sep. 2, 2026

CBS also boosted another El-Sayed tweet that was first revealed by the Washington Free Beacon, a right-wing outlet claiming to cover “the enemies of freedom.”

From Salon Sep. 2, 2026

But one of its producers, Leonora Ann Darby, is claiming she hasn’t received her share of the profit.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

Several weeks after the funeral, a man who’d been arrested in Kansas for check forgery sent a letter to Sheriff Freas claiming that he had information concerning Anna’s murder.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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