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[chawk] / tʃɔk /










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"We are concerned that it weakens existing protections for Norfolk's nationally and globally important wildlife sites such as chalk streams, wetlands and valley fens," he added.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

But ecology experts fear that it would fail to tackle the sources of pollution, leaving vulnerable chalk streams still at risk.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

It is hoped it will "ease pressure on the River Gade which, like chalk streams nationally, has been put under stress by modern farming practices," the spokesperson added.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

By some measures, individual stocks in the U.S. have been less correlated than ever this year, which many chalk up to the race to identify AI winners and losers across industries.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

She grabbed the chalk from my hand and wrote some numbers on the board.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago

It chalks up another $1.6 trillion to its connectivity business.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026

At the same time, Jackson said text rewritten by humans is increasingly flagged by AI detectors, a trend he chalks up to people unconsciously starting to copy AI’s style.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026

Put it this way, if Puka Nacua chalks up 225 receiving yards again, the Rams will win.

From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2026

He chalks up his easygoing demeanor to the high-wattage professionalism of the cast, and his familiarity with the music.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2025

It’s weak, but he chalks it up to adrenaline.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed




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