claiming

Example Sentences

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When confronted with the allegations, she denied them and blamed her law clerk, claiming the clerk made it up in retaliation for a poor performance review.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

If you delay claiming your retirement benefit beyond FRA, it will continue to increase until age 70.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

In a video posted on Facebook he hit out at "government boys" who he said were "claiming glory for our efforts".

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Shirley rose to fame in 2025 with shady videos claiming to expose daycare fraud in Minnesota.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

His employer had commanded him to withdraw from the charrette, claiming that it was too radical an undertaking and would reflect badly on the company.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson