chalk
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
Former world champion Neil Robertson has called for a controversial chalk used by Ronnie O'Sullivan to be banned, saying most other players "hate it" and that it "makes an absolute mess of the table".
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
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
It smelled like a school, of chalk and children’s sweat, and warm food from the lunchroom.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
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