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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But every so often there comes a day that is so different—so unusual—so spectacular that its happening can only be chalked up to old-fashioned, knee-slapping good luck.
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Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Mike Tilly tallied 18 digs and Kevin Collins chalked up 13 assists.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The appointment where pain was chalked up to stress.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
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Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Mike Tilly tallied 18 digs and Kevin Collins chalked up 13 assists.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The appointment where pain was chalked up to stress.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Chalk up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chalk%20up. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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