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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Trump could chalk up some progress as countries signed on, and Ukraine would get a morale boost at the start of a long and difficult winter.
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Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 11 Nov. 2025
Mason believes such risky or otherwise poor behavior among younger riders can be chalked up to peer pressure.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Nov. 2025
Fox’s toast tends to land butter side up, and much of the network’s good fortune can be chalked up to superior planning.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 7 Nov. 2025
If Haddish’s trust meter seems off, a lot of it can be chalked up to her horrific childhood.
—Zak Cheney-Rice, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2025
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Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 11 Nov. 2025
Mason believes such risky or otherwise poor behavior among younger riders can be chalked up to peer pressure.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Nov. 2025
Fox’s toast tends to land butter side up, and much of the network’s good fortune can be chalked up to superior planning.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 7 Nov. 2025
If Haddish’s trust meter seems off, a lot of it can be chalked up to her horrific childhood.
—Zak Cheney-Rice, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for chalk up
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“Chalk up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chalk%20up. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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