How to Use take a/its toll in a Sentence
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But at 5 pounds, these are hefty and will take a toll on your arms.
— Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 5 June 2023 -
Such impact forces over time take a toll on the feet and legs.
— Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 11 Jan. 2024 -
The grind of the position seemed to take a toll on the Rojas last year.
— Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024 -
But the hot weather was starting to take its toll on the cat.
— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024 -
So there’s a lot going on that will, and does, take its toll.
— Jim Clash, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 -
By 1964, the strain of the workload began to take its toll on Brian.
— Jordan Runtagh, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024 -
Despite the show’s success, Taffer admits that the grind can take a toll.
— William Earl, Variety, 9 June 2023 -
While Trump can appeal, the judgment will take a toll on his finances in the process.
— Graham Kates, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2024 -
How much did the season take its toll on Bailey last year?
— Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2024 -
These periods of constant light and day-long dark can take a toll on the body and mind.
— Yahya Salem, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024 -
Hitting the pavement for an hour-plus in any town or city can take its toll on your body.
— Kelsey Borovinsky, wsj.com, 25 Sep. 2023 -
After two months with Sylvia this had begun to take its toll.
— Kevin Barry, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024 -
This constant rush can take a toll on your mental health.
— Lien De Pau, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 -
Plus, there’s the travel to the Pacific Northwest, which can take a toll.
— Chuck Carlton, Dallas News, 13 Apr. 2023 -
Shooting for two days in the hot Atlanta sun began to take its toll on her.
— Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024 -
When temperatures soar, the heat can take a toll on the body, mind and spirit.
— Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2023 -
This summer may call for a dip in the pool, but swimming in chlorine can take a toll on your hair.
— Joseph Cheatham, Men's Health, 17 July 2023 -
The long flight and late start time — kickoff is slated for 9:30 p.m. central time on ESPN — take a toll on the body.
— Matt Cohen | McOhen@al.com, al, 4 Sep. 2023 -
The states argued that ending the rule would lead to a surge in migrants to their states that would in turn take a toll on their services.
— Dallas News, 20 Dec. 2022 -
Cooking and doing dishes can take a toll on your hands.
— Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 21 Feb. 2024 -
If rates are pushed higher for longer, that would take a toll on the region’s economy.
— Julia Horowitz, CNN, 28 Apr. 2023 -
And while the injuries continue to take a toll, there is no time for this team to feel sorry for itself.
— Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 18 May 2024 -
That could take a toll later, with the team scheduled to play seven times during the first 24 days in June and five times in the first 15 days of July.
— Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2023 -
Staring at screens all day can take a toll on remote workers.
— Fox News Staff, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2023 -
Though playing games every other day can take a toll, James always seems to find a way.
— Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2023 -
Windows in buildings, lights and vehicles all take a toll on birds.
— John Myers, Twin Cities, 26 May 2024 -
Jon Gosselin is opening up about how his career change started to take a toll on his health.
— Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 23 Feb. 2024 -
The harsh conditions of winter can take a toll on your car, and one of the best ways to stave off accidents is to get a good set of winter tires.
— Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 16 Sep. 2022 -
Kevin Costner doesn't pretend his divorce last year didn't take its toll.
— Elizabeth Leonard, Peoplemag, 19 June 2024 -
But visiting even the most exciting places can take a toll after a while.
— Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2024
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