For legal purposes, the natural father and mother had the strongest claims.

It sometimes seemed to me that animal rights must always prevail over every other claim, however strong, including claims from the environment.

This, however, seemed to be his strongest claim to the job on offer.

Cincinnati, however, probably had the strongest claim of the three.

Individual responsibility for a historical event was a strong claim, particularly in a period like the 20th, with a large number of powerful actors.

The Doctor's Wife has a strong claim to be his best book.

He had the strongest claim to the throne, and became king on 30 November 1292.

Of the two states, Maryland clearly has the stronger claim.

Makes a strong claim to be 2010's best electronic album.

I had a stronger claim even than you could have.