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claimant

[klay-muhnt] / ˈkleɪ mənt /
NOUN
petitioner
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK


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"The evidence before me clearly shows that the claimant, smitten by the defendant, had showered her with expensive gifts during their relationship," the judge said.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

“We usually think of retail investors as the residual claimant of whatever shares are left,” said Jeremy Michels, associate professor at Purdue University’s Daniels School of Business.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026

Russell said her father had never had a claimant before and thought the find was "absolutely brilliant".

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

If the agency doesn’t respond or denies a claim, the claimant can then file suit.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026

If a marriageable son belonged to the family where she boarded a proposal was automatic; if there was more than one claimant, vicious fights occurred over her hand.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

PIP claimants can be in work, but official statistics show that only around one in five are, external.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

However, if more welfare claimants were also supported into work, their overall incomes could be maintained or even rise.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

He said: "It's all about carefully placing all of the evidence together and working out in what order the real claimants go - and The George came out with the crown."

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

“Schwab did not make investment decisions for the claimants in these matters. Our role was limited to holding their accounts and processing their transactions.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

The lot where Fischer was buried belongs to the family of Gardar Sverisson, a close friend of Miyoko Watai, one of the claimants to the estate of Bobby.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady


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