Claiming Uncommon

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Definitions

Verb

present participle of claim

"The suspect was arrested while claiming to have seen the thief escape through the back window."

In plain English: To claim something means to say that you own it, deserve it, or are responsible for it.

"He was claiming that he forgot to pay his bill yesterday."

Example Sentences

"He was claiming that he forgot to pay his bill yesterday." verb

"He is claiming that he lost his wallet in the parking lot." verb

"The athlete was claiming her victory after winning the final race." verb

"She stopped claiming she didn't know how to drive when I asked for directions." verb