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Discover LudwigThe phrase "claiming for" is not correct in standard written English.
It is typically used incorrectly; the correct expression would be "claiming" or "claiming compensation."
Example: "She is claiming compensation for the damages incurred during the accident."
Alternatives: "seeking compensation" or "requesting a claim."
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He is also claiming for legal fees.
Claiming for children is, sadly, not uncommon.
Miller stopped claiming for mortgage interest altogether.
But is your MP claiming for more explosive items?
Brazenly shopping in Knightsbridge stores and claiming for her taxis.
Or claiming for quantum taxes which have not been incurred.
Alex Salmond, the Scottish first minister, stopped claiming for a second home in London in the first quarter of 2009-10 and instead started claiming for hotels.
Title: immigration minister Stands accused of: claiming for the cost of nappies, comics and women's clothing.
New scientific research, however, confirms what the Vietnamese have been claiming for years.
That MPs claiming for cycling business miles are freeloaders is ludicrous.
Except of course none of them would dream of claiming for anything interesting any more.
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