chalk

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At 1-1, Roberto Carlos' seemingly harmless cross was lofted high into the Hampden Park sky, destined to drop where D and penalty box chalk collides.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The newly protected area includes species-rich chalk grassland, important archaeological records and habitat for rare wildlife, including the endangered Duke of Burgundy butterfly.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

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

Here he bought himself a powerful flashlight, a jersey, a length of rope, and a box of chalk.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz