claiming

Example Sentences

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Claiming afterward that she had only been thinking before speaking made the original goof worse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Claiming there’s a national emergency, the soldiers command everyone to pack up their vehicles and exit in an orderly traffic jam.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

Claiming early, as you know, reduces what you get, while waiting until Full Retirement Age gets you 100% of what you’re owed.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 22, 2025

"Claiming that you have money that you do not have, does not amount to the Art of the Deal," she said, referring to the book's title.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2025

“We have never forced anyone to undergo the Claiming before they were ready. The Pandavas were always trained, at least!”

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi