claim

Example Sentences

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A federal emergency management official recently made a claim that has left colleagues scratching their heads and the internet buzzing.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

By contrast, less than 3% of students at Springfield Technical Community College, 20 miles from Smith, claim disabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

While federal officials declined to comment on the claim itself, some stressed that Phillips’ work record is otherwise standard, leaving observers to reconcile the unusual story with his professional background.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Earlier, Cameron became a two-weight world champion with a unanimous decision win over Michaela Kotaskova to claim the vacant WBO light-middleweight world title.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The annual arrival of the hummingbears was our village’s claim to fame.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate