How To Use Claim In A Sentence

Management claimed the lockout was a temporary measure and that the plant would be reopened on May 9.
Consumers get incredibly upset when dieticians and researchers backtrack on previous findings, proclaiming that products once deemed healthy are now in question.
The report, which was based upon conversations with children who telephoned helplines, also claimed that the hidden problem of solvent abuse kills more children than drugs every year.
Sadly, none of a myriad of ingenious contraptions, despite inventors' claims, puts forth more energy than it absorbs.
But Labour's focus on abolishing child poverty is not, as he (deliberately) patronisingly claims, for the "aah" factor. Labourhome

Nothing political -- nothing _political_! "he exclaimed. Villa Elsa A Story of German Family Life
The first exhibit was a knife which the prosecution claimed was the murder weapon.
I claim it is helping save the planet, being heated by the odd feline and my doona. The post in which I whine about the weather
Former Rep. Steve Pearce (R) is running to re-claim his old seat. House Democrats reserve $49 million in ad time
Contrary to what has been claimed, the theory is not insulated against attempts to disconfirm it.
These will involve more rigorous checks on claimants to make sure their disability qualifies. The Sun
After using Gentoo I discovered that they're not that "ricer" community everyone claims they are. Planet Ubuntu
The prospectuses and programs of most American colleges and universities claim to educate for citizenry.
The chapel or church claims greater antiquity than any other in that part of the kingdom; but there is no appearance of this in the external aspect of the present edifice, unless it be in the two eastern windows, which remain unmodernized, and in the lower part of the steeple. The Life of Charlotte Bronte
One in 20 changed their marital status to appeal to employers and five per cent falsely claimed to play golf. The Sun
Police claim to have dismantled 12 networks of traffickers so far this year. Times, Sunday Times
I can find no legitimate references to the use of metallic, inorganic, or organic silver compounds as a sanitizer, disinfectant, or sterilizing agent. quaternary ammonium chloride compounds - Mixtures of compounds such as alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride, didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, dioctyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, and octyl decyl dimethyl ammonium chloride are very commonly used as surface sanitizer; if you look at your household cleaners that claim disinfecting properties, there's a high percentage chance that you'll find a "quat". Question ;Microdyne
Some putz suddenly takes the stage to announce me and exclaim excitedly that this was my ‘largest sold-out crowd to date!’.
He walked out and claims he then saw his 26-year-old girlfriend being manhandled.
An asylum seeker with insulin dependent diabetes has recently had her claim for asylum rejected.
Mr Ireland claimed that the case had cost him his job as a school bus driver. Times, Sunday Times
The police claimed that reports in the media were slanted against/towards the defendant.
The healthy but lazy who claim incapacity benefit are just as morally bankrupt as those benefiting from offshore tax havens. Times, Sunday Times
It has also been claimed that part or all of the device's memory can be mounted on a host computer's desktop as a removable storage device.
The principle of mathematical induction, claimed Poincaré, cannot be logically deduced.
It will also make changes to the research and development tax credits schemes by redefining them to make them easier to claim.
These people write reasonable, well-balanced letters, disclaim any belief in racialism, and back up everything they say with copious instances. As I Please
Guardian International correspondent Jonathan Steele called Bush's and Blair's denial of the horrors attending the Iraq civil war "Panglossian" - referring to the ever optimistic Dr. Pangloss of Voltaire's novel Candide who, at every disaster, proclaims that ours is the best of all possible worlds. Surge to Purge: The 80% Solution in Iraq
He claimed that the Chief of the USAR at the time, told him that he didn't need to re-enlist (he had only accrued two good years for retirement in the 4 years he was back on the books) and to keep singing for the troops. Heroes or Villains?
But a family planning a wedding reception would be able to claim exemption from import duty.
Is there a limit on the amount of money you can claim?
They described ‘torture techniques’ and claimed that detainees had been forced into painful positions for 18 to 24 hours at a time or left to foul themselves.
The latest strategy is now seen dropping unsupported accusations across the media spectrum to the effect that the intelligence agency's assignment of Ambassador Joseph Wilson to look into the now-discredited Iraq/Niger/uranium claims were all part of a long-term insidious scheme to try and discredit the Bush Administration. Brad Friedman: Wingnuts Declare Coordinated All-Out Cross-Media War on CIA as Newest Front in TreasonGate!
Traffic officers claim the new gun can't be picked up by speeding motorists who use radar detectors to avoid being caught.
But he claims his leading inspiration was his own acid trips in the early '80s.
Thompson claimed that his grandmother, who lived in Blyth, Northumberland, was a pagan high priestess, and that she had passed on her powers to him. Sex cult leader jailed for forcing girlfriend into sex with others
The police had a good defence to the claims in false imprisonment and unlawful detention. Times, Sunday Times
Ancient writings reinforce their claims to the land.
He claimed that the school district stepped over the line with its affirmative action plan and that race was improperly used to discriminate against the white teacher.
They claim the vermin-annoyers show no consistent success or, sometimes, no success at all. They're not approved for use by commercial pest-control companies because not enough is known about potential side effects.
A number of people contacted the paper to claim that flu cases were clogging doctors' surgeries and forcing schools to appoint supply teachers in place of ailing staff.
The movie had won critical acclaim and is actually one of the few hits that Bollywood turned out this year so far.
Mark and Rick were the odd ones out in claiming to like this cherry beer.
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I am listening to your day-tales, though I wonder that this time might be better spent mistranslating health warnings from foreign cigarettes and pasting them to a gallery wall or, perhaps, composing a biro haiku on the arch of a foot, proclaiming: Day 9: Better Spent Time
This scenario was as unsubstantial as most of the claims made by campaign groups about the potential danger that anthrax could be easily used as a bio-weapon.
As he professorially cleared his throat ( "Well, you know, I …"), a sharp laugh erupted from Hillary, who exclaimed, "I want to hear this! How He Did It
The State Department claims a 1980s General Services Administration directive resulted in the destruction of many passport applications and other "nonvital" passport records, including Hot Air » Top Picks
Typically directors will request indemnities from the company when they become involved in a claim or if they are successful in defending a claim made against them.
Every citizen may claim the protection of the law.
While the report recognised that Health Secretary has made some moves to decentralise the running of health care in England, experts claim the Scottish Executive is refusing to loosen its grip on the NHS.
In recent years many have forsaken their turbans and beards, claiming it counts against them when trying to find a job. Times, Sunday Times
This continued in to the dressing rooms at half-time where coach Delio Rossi had no choice but to hook the emotional Azzuri international, claiming he was 'inconsolable'. Which club has put the most final nails in managerial coffins? | The Knowledge
In it, Bradley said the prosecution's claim that Anthony had conducted extensive searches for the word "chloroform" had been based on inaccurate data. Casey Anthony Trial Witness John Bradley Backtracks After Blasting Prosecutors (VIDEO)
Prof. Hamilton, of Aberdeen, claims that the corpus callosum is not a commissure, but the decussation of cortical fibers on their way down to enter the internal and external capsules of the opposite side. Scientific American Supplement, No. 520, December 19, 1885
But the president claims he abandoned this effort when told that it would require a presidential decree.
Upon the death of Charles, the third viscount without issue in 1739, the title of baronet devolved to Charles, elder son of Dr. William Graham, some time Dean of Carlisle, fourth son of Sir George, the second baronet; but it was not, we believe, for some years claimed, nor is any account of this family inserted in the baronetages of 1741 or 1773.
Many ships and squadrons in the Royal Navy fervently believe they are special - and some have good reason to make that claim.
This was especially worrying given that three quarters of those surveyed claimed to have experienced rudeness in the preceding year. Times, Sunday Times
Washington accused Dinwiddie of claiming that he had exceeded his authority by allowing batmen and transport for the officers of the Virginia Regiment. George Washington’s First War
People feared the development would cause traffic gridlock and claimed noisy fans would make their lives a misery.
Cohen claimed that criminals posing as salesmen cheat Americans out of billions of dollars each year.
That, and his extraordinary capacity for self-sacrificing friendship, loyalty and sweet-natured nannying, have been his quadruple of acclaimed lifetime's high-lights.
The kingdom persists, although it does not make territorial claims. Times, Sunday Times
Some of the witnesses (those weariest among the number) even claimed to have caught a glimpse of that place. THE GREAT AND SECRET SHOW
The firm shut for business last month after it was stopped from claiming legal aid cash. The Sun
Friends pointed to his comments at the weekend in which he refuted claims that he had sold his yacht. Times, Sunday Times
Scientists are claiming a major breakthrough in the fight against cancer.
Lowe wrote claiming that Sutton was trying to undermine him and forge an alliance with the Founders.
Despite the challenges that prevail, our women have 'shouldered' the burdens with great resilience and dignity; and many of the successes that we claim toady, must be credited to our mothers, grandmothers, wives, aunts and sisters. Jamaica Information Service
The actress hit back at claims that she had threatened a member of staff.
He is on hunger strike in protest at what he claims is his wrongful conviction for murder.
Speaking to camera, the masked man accused the hostages of being spies for the British government and claimed that they had been abandoned. Times, Sunday Times
The prodigiously capable Louise, for instance, is weighing the relative claims upon her imagination of long jumping and bobsleigh.
In what follows I shall claim that postmodern cultural forms do indeed signify, only that they signify differently.
The Moroccan government claims to be acting constructively, but pretends that Western Sahara is not partitioned, and that the Polisario-controlled areas are a buffer zone in which the Polisario has no presence. Global Voices in English » Western Sahara: Landmine Injures Five During Peaceful Protest
Industry pundits claim the existence of such offers renders pay-as-you-go deals obsolete. Times, Sunday Times
They claim for the bath plug, and in the act of seeking recompense for such a small and essential item they show their incredible greed. Times, Sunday Times
She claims she is related to royalty.
He was accused of submitting claims for ‘inappropriate’ items, including metal fruit baskets, plastic holders for bathroom utensils, and even jars of piccalilli.
The claim was for breach of statutory duty and negligence.
Interestingly, antipsychiatry and psychiatry share the same goal of expanding the definition of people with whatever it is they claim to represent. DJ Jaffe: Psychiatry vs. Antipsychiatry: Call to action
When they are captured, they will often loudly proclaim their innocence.
He claimed that in recent years, as numerous dealers had left, many inspectors had additionally taken on the dealing role. Times, Sunday Times
Mrs May claimed that evidence from the blonde-haired victim, who had had a baby since her ordeal, was unreliable.
We have a bunch of Wackadoo doos, who cannot accept that this Black man is the President of the United States and who are going around claiming that he is an undocumented alien and basically suggesting that he arrived at the presidency unlegimately. Police group: Obama should apologize
This decline was due partly to the generally buoyant economy that saw fewer people filing claims. A Conceptual View of Human Resource Management: Strategic Objectives, Environments, Functions
If a manufacturer guarantees its product, consumers may claim on this instead. Times, Sunday Times
The deadline for acceptance of the offer is Thursday afternoon, but both sides have claimed they have the upper hand in a takeover battle which is becoming increasingly bitter.
They just can't help spending our money on receptions for anything from the synchronised swimming team to the world-acclaimed left-handed marlies champions.
The closely held retailer said it would sue its partner to recoup more than $ 50 million it claims was unfairly withdrawn.
Journalists in Shropshire are threatening to ballot for industrial action claiming managers are refusing to answer their questions about job cuts. Strike threat at the Shropshire Star
No matter what she claims she has not managed to exorcise his memory.
Madalena had been married to Ana's deceased brother, Luis, and Ana claimed that she had a right to a portion of his estate.
The difference is that these claims would once have been shouted down: it's what the phrase "boring old fart" was invented for. Stone Roses reunion: What's the worst that can happen?
When appearing in court, all three men refused to cooperate, claiming the government has no jurisdiction.
She challenged his claims
All recycling will be collected from the kerbside, so there will be no excuse whatsoever for people who claim that recycling is too much effort.
The vim seemed to seep out of Dundee at that point, and although they brought on Fabian Caballero with 15 minutes to go, to popular local acclaim, he was no more able to effect the result than his colleagues.
Mr. Weber is not a moralist and does not claim that, by preferring Tchaikovsky to, say, the current-day atonalist Charles Wuorinen, we are philistines or reactionaries. That Melody Sounds Familiar
Suddenly the door opened and a man burst in exclaiming: ‘Trescothick's gone first ball!’
After all, claim of right developed in relation to the law of larceny and where one was taking something physically that you believed belonged to you.
And look out for the postal form and full details of how to claim your fab FREE party pack. The Sun
How would this family prove it was the insurance company's incompetence that led to the lapsed life policy and thus claim the assured amount?
My book does not claim to be a balanced book by any means. Christianity Today
The Response did however deny the terms of the agreements alleged by the claimants.
It's just that none of those festivals claims to be untarnished by commerce, unsmitten by celebrity, etc., etc. GreenCine Daily: Park City, 2/1.
Solicitors who handle claimant personal injury claims are shocked. Times, Sunday Times
You will need to seek professional advice about your claim for compensation.
During war, the right of postliminy can only be claimed in the tribunals of the belligerent powers, and not in the courts of neutrals; for by a general law of nations, neutrals have no right to enquire into any captures, except such as are an infringement of their own neutrality. [ The Laws Of War, Affecting Commerce And Shipping
One effort was an adulatory poem, Le Siecle de Louis le Grand, in which he claimed that Louis XIV's world equalled, and surpassed, that of the ancient world.
The play opened last week to universal acclaim.
This claim seems to us to be rather dubious.
Mr Wilson claimed the dog, believed to be a Japanese Akita, grabbed his right hand with its teeth and dragged him to the ground.
We should recant all opinions which are in conflict with those proclaimed by the central leadership.
But the 38-year-old house husband proved he has an eye for a bargain by claiming a basketful of prizes worth thousands of pounds.
It claimed the refinery was losing 10m a month and was in danger of permanent closure unless new investment could be found. Times, Sunday Times
To study viral infections, Weitz teamed with postdoctoral fellow Yuriy Mileyko, graduate student Richard Joh and Eberhard Voit, who is a professor in the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, the David D. Flanagan Chair Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar in Biological Systems and director of the new Integrative BioSystems Institute at Georgia Tech. Nearly all previous theoretical studies have claimed that switching between "lysis" and Innovations-report
Suisse, by claiming they devised structures that helped him to hide losses. Times, Sunday Times
He pauses, shakes his head, then boisterously proclaims, ‘Aw, gee whiz, I guess that means the hot dogs are on me, gang!’
The FSA has been trying for years to claim a big scalp as part of a failing effort to stamp out insider trading. Times, Sunday Times
Verizon claims 300-500 Kbps in the downlink, 50 Kbps in the uplink.
Sheols of houris in chems upon divans, (revolted stellas vespertine vesamong them) at a bare (O!) mention of the scaly rybald exclaimed: Poisse! Finnegans Wake
Though never quite managing to hit commercial paydirt, Glasgow-born singer/songwriter John Martyn has carved out an acclaimed career by purveying an idiosyncratic mix of rock, folk and jazz.
Moreover, I can't think of any other 'minority' of which this is remotely true, unless it were to be the other minority from which I can claim descent: people of British or Anglophile provenance. Christopher Hitchens: Reinstate Rick Sanchez!
She claimed that nuclear power was the most environmentally safe form of energy.
You may claim to dislike walking and it is often an unpleasant experience when confined to hard pavements, and busy, polluted streets. How to Lower High Blood Pressure
Waits have come down since claimants were told to present their case in person. The Sun
There are other claims that are perhaps insufficiently established.
The council claimed its ambition to support the results of the scheme financially could not be achieved unless more than 120 employees were made redundant.
Some would defend the Principle even in this case by claiming that there are properties such as being that very object A. Call such a property a thisness or haecceity. The Identity of Indiscernibles
The city now seeks to amend the claim to plead fraudulent misrepresentation and deceit and to seek punitive damages.
Ride and refinement: the twin pillars that must support any car's claim to be the best luxury vehicle in the world. Times, Sunday Times
Lawyers acting for the victims - including the parents of twins who suffered kidney failure - are claiming damages for injury and consequential loss. The Sun
Their devotion, if extreme, is driven by one goal to reclaim their neighbourhood.
Teachers claim such measures could unfairly disadvantage ethnic minorities.
That's one of the main Spanish trawler Tuesday, and a self-proclaimed pirate said the hostage-takers were paid $3.3 million in ransom. WN.com - Articles related to EU navy arrests 13 pirates off Oman
What powers can it realistically reclaim having surrendered control of the club structure in 1992? Times, Sunday Times
It claims to be able to screen out people who are nervous or stressed from those that are lying.
Their EcoVeil shadecloth is the first Cradle to Cradle shadecloth that can be reclaimable and recyclable. GreenBuildingTalk: Furniture, Flooring, and More at NEOCON ‘08
He claims he planned his appearance at the party conference for'perhaps a week '. Times, Sunday Times
The countries laying claim to this bounty have all been building up their navies, notably China which this week officially confirmed long-known plans to deploy its first aircraft-carrier.
Though unconscious of them, such memories are claimed to be significant causal factors in shaping conscious thought and behavior.
Functionalism as a linguistic approach is different from generative and cognitive approaches in that it makes no claim as to the cognitive reality of the mechanisms it proposes - that matter is irrelevant to its usefulness.
At last we have reached the limit for personal injury compensation claims. Times, Sunday Times
It is also the first English version that claims to emphasize Chuang-tzu's philosophy.
Since then theatre and cinema owners claim that attendances have declined sharply. Times, Sunday Times
That is, that it is to be operated in a manner which would not fall within any of the claims of the Patent.
Experts claim writedowns on commercial properties will tear a shred through quarterly results next Monday. The Sun
Beyster claims SAIC's diversity insulates it from the harsh effects of a struggling economy.
Maybe she's confused by your claim because she knows what the word trite actually means. Okay. I'm up for it tonight. I'm live-blogging Hillary Night at the Democratic Convention.
The judge dismissed the claim with costs. Times, Sunday Times
Earlier, in a dramatic outburst, he claimed he was not getting a fair hearing after being refused permission to call a witness.
He claims this has prevented vital resources being allocated to tackle the problem.
That might mean a claim for sale or purchase of stocks, merchandise, or real estate, or the receipt or repayment of a loan.
As it happens, the setback turned out to be the only hiccup in the 14 race series, and Andy made an astonishing recovery to claim 11 victories in his last 12 race meetings.
The pickup features an exclusive transducer that Guild claim offers advanced sensitivity and dynamic range as well as low noise levels.
Nevertheless, the only East European country to sign up has been Romania (and the Romanian government is now back-pedalling, claiming that it was intimidated by Washington).
Now fully recovered, she wanted to reclaim her body and lose some of the weight she had gained as a result of all the medication.
Rather than supporting businesses that seek to reclaim brownfield land, however, many cities have in place archaic laws full of clauses and subclauses that add further time and cost to a project.
The trust claims both units are underused and costly to run but have not yet released detailed information about how much would be saved in closing the units.
On appeal to the CAFC, the court stated that the applicants "misapprehended" the BPAI's decision, noting that none of the rejected claims contained the limitations which prompted the reversal. Archive 2008-04-01
Defendants file massive summary judgment motions, seeking to dismiss every claim on various grounds.
Viewing it from all angles the point is, it is discriminative criteria to reject siblings of non Jewish mothers on the logical basis that no female line could possibly hereditarily claim pure Jewish roots going back five thousand years. On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with...
During his four-month stay in the hospital, Mrs Gearon-Simm claimed cleaners failed to mop floors and clean basins and furniture.
One newspaper headlined their lead story with the recession claims of Davy Stockbrokers.
The wooden frame is constructed from reclaimed floorboards. Times, Sunday Times
A curb on foreign libel claimants using English courts in the hope of big payouts is also being considered. Times, Sunday Times
Clacton police have received five reports from elderly people in the area who have received the disturbing letters, which claim to be from clairvoyants and demand money.
Michael Plouffe , 31, of Old Lyme, Conn., had been trying for four years to get a claim approved based on sclerosing mesenteritis, a disease that causes inflammation of the small intestine. Two Lawyers Strike Gold In U.S. Disability System
The bank has been discussing a possible sale of the platform to local wealth manager IOOF Holdings Ltd. and a newspaper report Wednesday claimed that NAB has lodged an updated version of its bid with the ACCC, including a plan to sell North to IOOF for less than A$50 million. AXA Asia Profit Falls 19%
Perot claims he is serving as a stand-in for whomever the Reform Party nominates at its Labor Day convention.
Ola also claimed certain couples get preferential treatment when it comes to routines and song choices. The Sun
The courts eventually upheld her claim to the property, but only because she had no son to inherit it.
The Labour council broke off negotiations after the strikes last week, claiming that there had been violence at the depot where the strikebreaking dustcarts operate.
To reclaim your disk memory, you need to clean up these unnecessary and unwanted files.
The costs of such negligence are low in Japan where compensation for product liability claims is mostly derisory or non-existent.
It will be interesting to see whether the restaurant files a crossclaim against the production company. "Borat," the unused footage.
Airport police were initially alerted after a man who claimed the bag belonged to him was detained by security. The Sun
Nearly one in ten were conned by fake companies claiming they'd get their payout. The Sun
Dairy Crest are suing Mr Rollings for damages, claiming he canvassed for custom while he was still working for them.
The group claims the airlines neglected their duty of care by failing to take adequate steps to prevent passengers developing economy class syndrome.
Your new love has a claim to fame. The Sun
After the battle both sides claimed victory.
She fled to hospital and claimed to have been in a motorcycle crash. The Sun
And I stand here to-day, sir, to say that with an exception, of which I shall soon speak, _to procure such a lawful investigation of the authority under which they claimed to act, was the part I took in that day's proceedings, and the only part_. Masterpieces of Negro Eloquence The Best Speeches Delivered by the Negro from the days of Slavery to the Present Time
But until a claim was actually made, no loss or damage was sustained by the fund. Times, Sunday Times
Employees will work to prequalify iPhone customers while they wait in line; those buyers will receive a claim ticket for the phone, which Apple says can be redeemed on the spot or later the same day by 6PM (or 4PM on Sundays). Apple stores opening early for iPhone customers
Acclaimed writer, childrenâ€ ™ s art advocate, and organizer of the worldâ€ ™ s only â€œKids Comicsâ€ convention, Alex Simmons returns to handle the script chores, while fan-favorite Rex Lindsey is back with some of the best art of his career. Archie Comics Solicitations for May 2008 | Major Spoilers - Comic Book Reviews and News
Drug addicts, alcoholics, bulimics, anorexics, and sex addicts line up to claim social causes of their problems.
That will make it easier for businesses such as haulage companies which might have suffered losses as a result of this to bring claims. The Sun
He claimed she had told him:'The local police are corrupt and if you pay them you can get away with anything. The Sun
European diplomats and Croatian officials also claim Britain is doing Washington's bidding.
Danny Dyer and Zoo magazine in row over 'misquote' claim guardian. co.uk, Monday 10 May 2010 12.02 BST Film | guardian.co.uk
For example, it was claimed that the study presented uniquely reliable evidence that simvastatin is not carcinogenic.
The number of self-proclaimed experts on the internet only proves the point that one should take advice with a "shovelful" of salt. A Shovelful of Salt, Part II: Trigger Weight and Gun Safety
The results of the current study also strengthen claims that psychopathy is a neurocognitive disorder that is apparent across the lifespan.
The Islamic State of Iraq, an al Qaeda-affiliated group, claimed credit for the attack.
The conflict claims roughly four civilian lives for every soldier or alleged guerrilla killed.
Thereupon Shawahi came forward and kissing the ground before the Queen, took the hem of her garment and laid it on her head, saying, O Queen, by my claim for fosterage, be not hasty with him, more by token of thy knowledge that this poor wretch is a stranger, who hath adventured himself and suffered what none ever suffered before him, and Allah (to whom belong Might and The Book of The Thousand Nights And A Night

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