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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Anderson’s more low-key reveal could be chalked up to such factors as the union was her husband’s second, as well as the ongoing political unrest and cost-conscious consumers.
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Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
And even that could probably be chalked up to a long layoff, because the Canes went on to win the next four games and then defeated the Vegas Golden Knights for the Cup in six games, most of which were instant classics.
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Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Losses can be chalked up to software falling out of favor again.
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Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
Last season, some of that can be chalked up to injuries on the offensive line.
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Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
And even that could probably be chalked up to a long layoff, because the Canes went on to win the next four games and then defeated the Vegas Golden Knights for the Cup in six games, most of which were instant classics.
—
Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Losses can be chalked up to software falling out of favor again.
—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
Last season, some of that can be chalked up to injuries on the offensive line.
—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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“Chalk up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chalk%20up. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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