claim
verb (used with object)
to demand by or as by virtue of a right; demand as a right or as due.
claiming
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present participleof claim.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The group also tagged Sheeran, claiming that “concert goers are owed apologies and refunds.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Previously, they were emails or letters sent to website owners claiming they owned the copyright to photos used online, and asking for money to avoid legal action.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
World Vision refused to hand over the audit, claiming that contractual obligations allowed the organization to make it available only to certain governments and administrative agencies, including the State Department.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
“I don’t … I wouldn’t call it a war,” Vance said, claiming that major combat operations lasted for about six weeks and destroyed Iran’s nuclear facilities.
From Salon ● Sep. 3, 2026
He'd put a finger on her nose, claiming the distraction helped focus the mind.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
