chalk
Example Sentences
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It means the upswing in the stock price can be chalked up to more than volatility and speaks to the company’s dominance in its industry.
From Barron's
LeBron James strolled to the scorer’s table Tuesday night and went through his pregame routine of throwing chalk up in the air, an iconic moment in his NBA-record 23rd season and on his 41st birthday.
From Los Angeles Times
After that time, spectators may move forward to the blue “honor line” chalked on the road but not beyond it.
From Los Angeles Times
Just chalk it up to the curse of the eight-part suspense-thriller: There is time to throw a bunch of messy stuff against the wall.
The penalty negated the touchdown, marking the second game-winning touchdown that was chalked off for offensive pass interference, and the game was over.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.