claimed

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Brown had claimed that the dog was kept for security purposes and was not his personal pet.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

It cited emails between the parties about issues with tree branches and claimed that another branch had fallen at the camp shortly before the deadly incident.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Rep. Ro Khanna, who fancies himself presidential material, has congratulated Ms. Kiros and claimed credit for having “spotted” her as a “generational talent.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

The court found that "Google's abuse continued for longer than Google had claimed, and that the abuse caused Pricerunner harm."

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Ben claimed that it was really only a matter of knowing the right people to call, and the language in which to address their concerns.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis