chalk
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They chalk it up to marketing wrapped in false alarmism.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
But to turn the other cheek at this point, or even to chalk these changes up to healthful new habits, would be to ignore the obvious.
From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2026
Sure, party leaders can try to chalk up this result to a one-off mistake.
From Slate ● Aug. 5, 2026
It is believed to be home to more than 100 plant species and rich invertebrate fauna, and is recognised as one of the most important chalk river habitats in England.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
A menu board near the order window is covered in scrawls of rainbow chalk.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
He chalks it up to “several moving parts” including the sale of seven parks and a closure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
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
It’s weak, but he chalks it up to adrenaline.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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