Examples of 'could not claim' in a sentence

Meaning of "could not claim"

could not claim - This phrase suggests that an individual or entity was unable to assert or demand something as their own. It indicates a lack of ability or right to lay a claim to a particular item, idea, or situation

How to use "could not claim" in a sentence

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could not claim
It had not ever been his so he could not claim that.
The owner could not claim rent if he refused to offer work.
There is hardly a man among us who could not claim as much.
He could not claim that it was a simple error of judgment on his part.
Theory was merely an auxiliary device and could not claim any higher dignity.
Common criminals could not claim that they were being persecuted for political reasons.
Professionals using medical techniques for other than clinical purposes could not claim the authority defence.
States did not and could not claim jurisdictional immunity in that area.
Belgian entities that were only active in Belgium could not claim similar benefits.
The Australians could not claim a single wicket all day.
Bruno was the closest related heir, but as an ecclesiastic could not claim the title.
Siemens stated that it could not claim payment from NGEECO.
UNIDO could not claim a place in the future on the basis of past achievements.
A State that was not a party could not claim a right under the Convention.
Could not claim the USB device.

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Therefore, the buyer could not claim rescission on this ground.
Could not claim such a success rate. Even the finest German physician It's impossible.
Though, here people could not claim any rights from the state.
During World War II, the Bernese succeeded but could not claim a title.
Spain could not claim the Territory and the United Kingdom could not cede it.
Moreover, unless lobola was paid, the woman could not claim to be legally married.
They could not claim that I was rude or that I was doing ad hominems.
His only son was illegitimate so therefore could not claim his father 's title.
Thus, we could not claim definitively that they were blood cells.
Not having been arrested, these individuals could not claim protection under the law on arrest.
Yet, they could not claim sovereignty while refusing to be held accountable for their actions.
Therefore, the inhabitants of Jerusalem could not claim that they were not warned.
That I could not claim to understand these women 's stories.
The United States, signatory to the treaty, could not claim the moon.
Therefore, widowers could not claim a survivorship benefit for a long time.
Exactly, grace that one could not claim has facilitated our work exactly.
Elizabeth could not claim any of John 's property.
Moreover, Morocco could not claim to be making a nation happy against its will.
Like other States, Indonesia could not claim to be totally free of human rights violations.
Therefore, the Department could not claim that the best candidate was chosen for the position.
Therefore, he could not claim the work given to Yves Throux.
However, they could not claim land within two miles ( 3 km ) of a military post.

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