claimed
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He said variable annuities are stupid and poisonous, but he claimed that fixed-rate annuities are the sparkly, rainbow-fairyland of investments if you know the right ones.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026
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
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
Cipriani claimed Shell turned to him for protection against potential bad publicity.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Maggie publicly claimed the name, Margaret Fox Kane.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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