chalk

Example Sentences

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Some analysts say Nvidia’s recent strength reflects an improved perception of the AI landscape, while others simply chalk it up to a broad-market recovery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Studio executives and theater operators chalk up the improved prospects to several factors, including a better and more plentiful crop of bankable movies that are giving consumers more reason to trek to the multiplex.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

This is a native landscape of dark and gnarly forms of oak trees, which are numbered in chalk to keep track of their stripping.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

While I may have been quick to chalk “Tow” up to a “Whats going on with mycareer” moment for Byrne, I had faith that whatever came after wouldn’t disappoint.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

It smelled like a school, of chalk and children’s sweat, and warm food from the lunchroom.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt