chalk
Example Sentences
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While I may have been quick to chalk “Tow” up to a “Whats going on with mycareer” moment for Byrne, I had faith that whatever came after wouldn’t disappoint.
From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026
The South Downs National Park stretches across Hampshire, West Sussex and East Sussex, encompassing chalk hills and villages across the areas.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
Residents of Southern California who see a mysterious streak in the nocturnal sky can chalk it up to another SpaceX launch.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026
Those who know Michael, who is also a Stanford-trained lawyer, chalk up his public bellicosity toward Anthropic to a fierce professional loyalty.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
But before he spoke he picked up a piece of yellow chalk and drew five X’s and O’s up on the board.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.