Example Sentences

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His care in working around that power, though, makes plain that he was claiming a new and distinct power lacking roots in the constitutional text or tradition.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

At the time, Us said that Bettijo was claiming monthly expenses of around $16,550 and said Bridges made only “about $700” a month in 2024 unless he obtained “contract work.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

"Of course, until yesterday the prime minister was claiming that this leadership had brought order to the chaos of illegal subsidies," it said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

It’s unclear when Epstein was claiming that Trump spent the time at his house.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025

I knew exactly what she’d meant by her answer and smile: she was claiming the pencil case was a gift from Miss Geraldine.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro