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with friends who cliamed vs with friends that claimed

Both phrases are similar, but 'with friends that claimed' is the correct construction. 'That' is used to introduce essential clauses, while 'who' is used for non-essential clauses. In this case, 'that' is necessary to introduce the defining relative clause 'that claimed'.

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with friends who cliamed

'with friends who cliamed' is not correct. 'Who' is used for non-essential clauses, but in this context, 'that' is needed to introduce the defining relative clause 'that claimed'.

The correct phrase should be 'with friends that claimed'. 'That' is used to introduce essential clauses, providing necessary information about the noun it refers to.

Alternatives:

  • with friends that claimed
  • with friends who asserted
  • with friends who stated
  • with friends who declared
  • with friends who professed

with friends that claimed

'with friends that claimed' is the correct construction. 'That' is used to introduce essential clauses, providing necessary information about the noun it refers to.

This phrase is correctly used to introduce a defining relative clause that gives essential information about the friends being referred to.
  • Sep 1, 2011 ... ... then paused to reveal she had made a bet with friends that claimed she wouldn't be able to get more than two words out of the President all ...
  • Jan 14, 2013 ... It was those streets — where he sold drugs, played basketball and hung out with friends —that claimed his life Jan. 10, authorities said.

Alternatives:

  • with friends who asserted
  • with friends who stated
  • with friends who declared
  • with friends who professed
  • with friends who alleged

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