chalk
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At Brookshire and Firestone Blvds from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. there will be arts and crafts, a chalk walk, face painting, art displays, car altars, and so much more.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026
Williamson’s game-winner bounced off the dirt near home plate, kicking up a cloud of white chalk as it bounded high over Jake Bauers’ head and into right field.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
Let’s not simply chalk this up to nasty politics.
From Slate ● Oct. 26, 2026
"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
But she had chalk dust in her veins, and she deserved to get that certificate.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
It chalks up another $1.6 trillion to its connectivity business.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026
Jenny Voisard, media and website manager for Friends of Big Bear Valley, chalks it up partly to Jackie’s and Shadow’s highly individual personalities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 12, 2026
Put it this way, if Puka Nacua chalks up 225 receiving yards again, the Rams will win.
From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2026
Some of it he chalks up to bad luck.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 7, 2026
It’s weak, but he chalks it up to adrenaline.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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