claim
verb (used with object)
to demand by or as by virtue of a right; demand as a right or as due.
has claimed
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present perfectof claim (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has claimed the top spot in North American box office sales for the sixth straight week, an industry group said Sunday.
From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026
The Rhysida group has claimed hundreds of attacks since it emerged in 2023, studies say, and the group has targeted government insititutions and businesses of varying sizes in numerous countries.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
Tooson has claimed a neighbor’s Ring camera captured audio evidence from the shooting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Flock has claimed the company will reform its policies to address these issues, but history suggests it would be unwise to trust them.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
“I’m saying it’s no accident Poseidon has claimed you now. It’s a very risky gamble, but he’s in a desperate situation. He needs you.”
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
