claim someone’s life
US /kleɪm ˈsʌm.wʌnz laɪf/
UK /kleɪm ˈsʌm.wʌnz laɪf/

1.
cobrar la vida, quitar la vida
to cause someone to die
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The accident tragically claimed his life.
El accidente trágicamente cobró su vida.
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The disease has claimed many lives in the region.
La enfermedad ha cobrado muchas vidas en la región.