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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His first taste of international cricket was a chastening experience, chalking up the worst bowling figures for an England ODI debutant with 0-76 off seven overs against South Africa at Headingley.
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James Wallace, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
Ferguson chalks up the brand’s success not just to the dependable menu, but to how staff interacts with patrons.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 22 Sep. 2025
Rosenthal, who met Nettleton through his various nonprofit endeavors, chalked up the La Jolla connections to proximity to and love for the ocean.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, Syed’s conviction was not dismissed, but his release was chalked up to time served.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
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James Wallace, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
Ferguson chalks up the brand’s success not just to the dependable menu, but to how staff interacts with patrons.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 22 Sep. 2025
Rosenthal, who met Nettleton through his various nonprofit endeavors, chalked up the La Jolla connections to proximity to and love for the ocean.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, Syed’s conviction was not dismissed, but his release was chalked up to time served.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Chalk up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chalk%20up. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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