chalk
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"We are concerned that it weakens existing protections for Norfolk's nationally and globally important wildlife sites such as chalk streams, wetlands and valley fens," he added.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
It is hoped it will "ease pressure on the River Gade which, like chalk streams nationally, has been put under stress by modern farming practices," the spokesperson added.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
For four decades, beginning in the mid-1970s, Mr. Gammons seemed to be everywhere there were chalk lines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
It was soon crossed out by another chalk artist who wrote “Lake Ontario” in bolder lines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
“I’m Beryl,” she says, handing me the chalk.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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It chalks up another $1.6 trillion to its connectivity business.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026
Bailey chalks this hesitancy up to education, but Motta says it’s not just that, noting that many pet parents today are well-read.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 28, 2026
Put it this way, if Puka Nacua chalks up 225 receiving yards again, the Rams will win.
From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2026
Jerry chalks his stubbornness up to his Norwegian heritage, and I tell him that as someone with Norwegian-German roots myself, I know where he’s coming from.
From Salon ● Dec. 18, 2025
It’s weak, but he chalks it up to adrenaline.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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