Modernist music has lost its claim to historical necessity.

"We lose our claim on mental health dollars, because other folks are more attractive and much easier to treat."

But they also lost their claim to be the legal All-Russian government.

Peggy sued Noble over the division of the company but lost her claim on appeal.

In effect, Harry will lose his claim for the £20,000 that was left to him.

Although always a media event, the Turner prize is losing its claim to seriousness.

Once more, he had imprudently thrown out an idea, and lost his claim on it.

And a town and prison lost their claim to ordinariness.

And no president can retain his political authority for long if he loses his claim to the center.