1.   Both countries have staked a claim to the islands.

2.   In the last six months, two fledgling dirt-shirt companies have staked claims to this earthy enterprise.

3.   It is another chance for Beagrie to stake a claim in his helter - skelter Goodison career.

4.   Others will have already staked a claim with tripods and telescopes.

5.   We staked claim to the two-man tents set on a steep slope in the rain forest.

6.   Weedy horrors Weeds are opportunists, quick to stake a claim for any vacant patch of ground they find.

7.   Jane is determined to stake her claim as an actress.

8.   The fervid sands of Arabia, where T.E. Lawrence staked his claim to military glory.

9.   If you want him, stake your claim.