claimed

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She claimed to come from oil money; her mother was a “monster” who was intent on cutting her out of the family fortune; she had a job, but never actually worked at it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The development group bought its land from numerous wealthy companies and families who claimed ownership.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

In 2024, Davis’ medical school became the third most racially diverse medical school in the country, the Justice Department claimed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

In addition, she claimed the council continued to pursue enforcement action, during a stint in hospital having fallen from her horse and which led to a broken femur.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

He claimed not to be smart enough to understand any of it, and I assumed that was how a Wall Street CEO showed he was the boss, by rising above the details.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis