Examples of chalk up in a Sentence
let's chalk up her weird behavior to simple nervousness
chalked up a record in singles tennis that is likely to stand for a long time
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However, seeing the obviously unwell Jane continually fly off the handle is challenging to watch, especially since her behavior is chalked up to bad nerves and a desperate desire to find a man who will save her from herself.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Instead, Vance’s name was left out of the conversation, which Ross chalked up to speakers — a number of whom were elected officials — not wanting to cross the White House.
—Joseph Strauss, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
The biggest difference between the regions, most agree, is the talent level, which can simply be chalked up to an area’s population.
—Mitch Stephens, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026
The tobacco industry, which was a major donor to Trump’s presidential campaign as well as to his White House ballroom, has chalked up a number of wins since his administration took office.
—Sarah Todd, STAT, 13 Mar. 2026
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Instead, Vance’s name was left out of the conversation, which Ross chalked up to speakers — a number of whom were elected officials — not wanting to cross the White House.
—Joseph Strauss, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
The biggest difference between the regions, most agree, is the talent level, which can simply be chalked up to an area’s population.
—Mitch Stephens, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026
The tobacco industry, which was a major donor to Trump’s presidential campaign as well as to his White House ballroom, has chalked up a number of wins since his administration took office.
—Sarah Todd, STAT, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Chalk up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chalk%20up. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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