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as in to attribute
to explain (something) as being the result of something else
let's chalk up her weird behavior to simple nervousness
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as in to achieve
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
chalked up a record in singles tennis that is likely to stand for a long time
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Recent Examples of chalk up
The decline in value of these once mighty cable assets can partially be chalked up to the impact from the shift to streaming.
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Josef Adalian, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
Sisterly Strife Dear Sisterly: Some things can be chalked up to that oldest of stories – sibling animus.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 20 Nov. 2024
In 2016, it was assumed that Hillary Clinton’s loss was chalked up to her age and the Democratic party was looking for someone younger—but nominated President Biden in 2020.
—Natalie McCormick, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2024
However, major disagreements chalked up to creative differences by multiple sources led Laufer to leave the project.
—Leila Jordan, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2024
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Josef Adalian, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
Sisterly Strife Dear Sisterly: Some things can be chalked up to that oldest of stories – sibling animus.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 20 Nov. 2024
In 2016, it was assumed that Hillary Clinton’s loss was chalked up to her age and the Democratic party was looking for someone younger—but nominated President Biden in 2020.
—Natalie McCormick, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2024
However, major disagreements chalked up to creative differences by multiple sources led Laufer to leave the project.
—Leila Jordan, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2024
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Many sociologists attribute the ever-plunging birth rates to Japan’s unforgiving work culture and rising costs of living.Chris Lau, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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Who would attribute the claustrophobic Zone of Interest soundtrack to the producer of Tirzah’s lovelorn R&B, or the avant-rock of Good Sad Happy Bad to the lo-fi stylist behind Ruff Dog?Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 5 Dec. 2024
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One which effortlessly and seamlessly ups its game to achieve new heights of performance and driver engagement.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The yarn is also produced in different counts to achieve light and heavy-weight garments.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
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That’s how much value Morgan Stanley analysts led by Adam Jones ascribe to Tesla’s auto business, less than a fifth of Tesla’s current share price, while holding a buy rating for the company on similar optimism on AI and robotics.Derek Saul, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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This is Rasoulof showing us in visceral terms what likely happened to Amini herself, whose death authorities ascribed to a stroke while in hospital.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2024
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Lottery News:Man can't find second winning lottery ticket, sues over $394 million jackpot, lawsuit says Powerball winning numbers for 12/14/2024 The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing on Saturday, Dec. 14 are 11, 17, 23, 52 and 67.Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
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The Jets went 30-64 under Douglas and did not make the playoffs or finish with a winning record in any year of his tenure.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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The company still has to attain permits from South Dakota after its application was denied in 2023.Peyton Haug, Twin Cities, 13 Dec. 2024
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He was honorably discharged after attaining the rank of Captain.The Hill, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
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Perhaps some in the housing sector will gain from higher inflation.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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The scientists at Scripps began looking at how H5N1 could gain a key to target human cells.Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Kyle Shanahan continues to stop short of saying whether Greenlaw will make his 2024 debut against the Rams.Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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People prohibited from owning guns, like felons, can readily obtain ghost guns, which do not bear serial numbers, unlike firearms made by companies and bought from licensed dealers.Corey Kilgannon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Chalk up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalk%20up. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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