chalky

Example Sentences

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This year, when only four double-digit seeds reached the second round, the chalky strategy turned out to be the right one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

"We're connecting tiny chalky organisms to planetary carbon flows," says Dr. Guerreiro.

From Science Daily • Oct. 10, 2025

The food was OK, alas — a passable brisket burrito, chalky queso, insipid guacamole.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 23, 2025

In March, before the tough one-day classic Strade Bianche - a 215km race encompassing the loose, chalky roads of Tuscany - he was asked about his plan to win.

From BBC • May 3, 2024

The trickle of smoke sketched a chalky line up the solid blue of the sky, wavered high up and faded.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding