were claiming
- past progressive of claim.
Example Sentences
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In a video posted on Facebook he hit out at "government boys" who he said were "claiming glory for our efforts".
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
In a motion to dismiss the lawsuit, the county made several arguments, including that the property rights the Fisher Island entities were claiming were tied to certain conditions that hadn’t been met.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
Thomas Juneau, professor at the University of Ottawa, said while authorities were claiming victory the country was weaker economically "and it is a matter of when, not if, popular protests resume".
From Barron's ● Apr. 8, 2026
If you were to die while claiming Social Security, your wife would likely get 100% of the amount you were claiming at the time of your death.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 13, 2026
Not that they were claiming them; Dewey and his team had decided to keep secret the existence of this evidence.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
