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
Brass hardware from Corston Architectural Detail, chalk pastels and bold wood trim painted a marigold color brought everything together.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
"I would prefer to play John so I don't have to contend with the chalk that Ronnie uses, which should be banned from the game," Robertson told BBC Four.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
There were men, and women, and people who seemed the height of little kids but had flat stubby heads and wore pastel suits in various colors, so they looked like short, running sticks of chalk.
From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles
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