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claims

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkɫeɪmz// UK //klˈeɪmz// claims

n. statements that something is true, even though there is no proof yet. You often hear this word in news stories or legal cases.

n. assertions that something is a fact, typically made without providing immediate proof or evidence. Often used in legal, insurance, or journalistic contexts to maintain neutrality.


SIMPLE

The company makes bold claims about its new product.

CONTEXTUAL

The insurance company rejected his claims for compensation because he failed to provide the necessary receipts.

COMPLEX

While the politician made several claims regarding the success of the new policy, independent analysts were quick to point out significant discrepancies in the underlying data.

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Frequently used with the verbs 'make', 'stake', or 'lay' (e.g., 'lay claim to').

Pitfall

The claims about the accident was false.The claims about the accident were false.When used as a plural noun, the verb must agree; learners often treat 'claims' as a singular collective concept.

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