It would also be difficult for any other state to claim the area.

During this time, Spain also continued to claim the area.

During that time, while only five different nations claimed the area, ownership changed among them at least nine times.

They had only claimed the area for 25 years.

Also claimed the area, later disputed, that is now Vermont.

The plates were inscribed to claim the area for France.

The territory was in fact well within an area then claimed by the colony of Connecticut.

The Palestinians claim the area as the capital of their hoped-for state.

Spain was the first European country to claim the area of Texas.

Immediately following the ceremonies, a street gang moved in and claimed the area, chasing the children away.