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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

Of those children receiving support, three quarters were claiming because of "mental or behavioural conditions".

From BBC • Apr. 11, 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.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 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