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The cons: Dollarized nations might assume they have a claim on U.S. support.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

However, the state may later have a claim against your mother-in-law’s estate for the cost of services received through Medicaid.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 5, 2025

At one time, they said, there were commercials airing on television every six minutes seeking plaintiffs or people who may have a claim to injury.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2023

Mr Turner said he only became aware he may have a claim against MGN in May 2020, when Ms Dynevor called him and alerted him to it.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2023

Knowing too much about other people puts you in their power, they have a claim on you, you are forced to understand their reasons for doing things and then you are weakened.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood




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