chalk up

Example Sentences

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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

But shares are off about 5% in Tuesday morning action, which some analysts chalk up to Palantir’s sky-high valuation.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

If he weren’t a trauma doctor, you might chalk up the missing headgear to romantic imagery and an homage to “Then Came Bronson.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

Many, including his political opponents, acknowledge that the prime minister can chalk up as a triumph his relationship with President Trump.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2025

“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