chalk up
Example Sentences
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Sure, party leaders can try to chalk up this result to a one-off mistake.
From Slate ● Aug. 5, 2026
Given those gains, it would be hard to chalk up today’s moves to much more than profit taking.
From Barron's ● May 12, 2026
Let’s chalk up your girlfriend’s comments to momentary bad judgment.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 17, 2025
She added: "I am yet to chalk up my plans for my parliamentary tenure. I will see what best I can do to utilise this platform to work for the people of India."
From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2024
“I love this guy. Come on, new friend. Let’s go chalk up my thirteenth defeat in a row!”
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
