It has some claims to antiquity; and its merits have been appreciated by royalty.

Mr. Ball has some claims to forbearance and interest as a curious psychological study.

But the family has some claims to me.

Arnold has some claims, I know, she continued.

But surely one's own self has some claims.

Further, Linus was identified with Adonis, and Adonis has some claims to be regarded as especially a corn-deity.

This young man has some claims on us on account of his conduct when in front of the Arabs.

A highway robber has some claims upon respect; but a petty, pilfering, tricky Christian is a damning spot on our civilization.

"But I wish to bring in another person who has some claims on me."