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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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What Explains the Productivity Gap The productivity gap can be partially attributed to the nature of work undertaken by small and large businesses.Kweilin Ellingrud, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Shortly after her arrest, Huger attributed the accident to grief and her mother’s 2017 death.Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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The goal is to achieve a steady burn which will continuously produce electricity like a conventional power plant.New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
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Your relationship and ability to communicate effectively with them, and the collective probability of achieving success, may very well depend on it.John Hall, Forbes, 22 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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First-time homebuyers gained some ground, representing 30% of November sales, up from 27% in October but slightly lower than a year ago.Diana Olick, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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These coins often gain popularity due to social media trends, celebrity endorsements, or the humor associated with their branding rather than any intrinsic utility or technical innovation.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Johnson will charge just under $2.1 million to the Pacers salary ledger if his contract becomes fully guaranteed, and the Pacers have until early January to make that decision.Tony East, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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What's New Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine heads into the New Year after 12 months in which Moscow made territorial gains and Kyiv opened a new front in Russia's Kursk region.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Chalk up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalk%20up. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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