chalky
Example Sentences
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The tournament is so chalky that the real surprise is that Ezekowitz’s model doesn’t have any upsets that exceed a 50% win probability for the first time in 15 years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
One example is the River Wandle, which emerges from chalky springs in Carshalton Ponds, south-east London, near Festival Walk.
From BBC • Mar. 8, 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
Her chest was tight with remorse; her mouth was full of a chalky, bitter regret.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
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