How to Use take a/its toll in a Sentence
take a/its toll
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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
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Such impact forces over time take a toll on the feet and legs.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 11 Jan. 2024
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The grind of the position seemed to take a toll on the Rojas last year.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024
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By 1964, the strain of the workload began to take its toll on Brian.
—Jordan Runtagh, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
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Despite the show’s success, Taffer admits that the grind can take a toll.
—William Earl, Variety, 9 June 2023
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While Trump can appeal, the judgment will take a toll on his finances in the process.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2024
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How much did the season take its toll on Bailey last year?
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2024
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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
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After two months with Sylvia this had begun to take its toll.
—Kevin Barry, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
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Plus, there’s the travel to the Pacific Northwest, which can take a toll.
—Chuck Carlton, Dallas News, 13 Apr. 2023
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Shooting for two days in the hot Atlanta sun began to take its toll on her.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
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When temperatures soar, the heat can take a toll on the body, mind and spirit.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2023
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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
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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
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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
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Cooking and doing dishes can take a toll on your hands.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 21 Feb. 2024
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If rates are pushed higher for longer, that would take a toll on the region’s economy.
—Julia Horowitz, CNN, 28 Apr. 2023
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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
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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
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Staring at screens all day can take a toll on remote workers.
—Fox News Staff, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2023
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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
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Windows in buildings, lights and vehicles all take a toll on birds.
—John Myers, Twin Cities, 26 May 2024
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Jon Gosselin is opening up about how his career change started to take a toll on his health.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 23 Feb. 2024
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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
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Kevin Costner doesn't pretend his divorce last year didn't take its toll.
—Elizabeth Leonard, Peoplemag, 19 June 2024
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Substance abuse, including the use of Delta 8, can take a toll on various aspects of your health.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 29 Aug. 2023
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The over-usage is beginning to take its toll on his production.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2024
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Furthermore, violence can take a toll on one’s health even if the person is unaware of it.
—Kalen Flynn, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2024
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Working with your hands day after day can take a toll on them, causing pain, numbness and weakness.
—Kristin Karim, M.d., Mayo Foundation For Medical Education and Research, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2023
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Price at time of publish: $55 The hours spent prepping food, cleaning the house, and setting up for a dinner party take a toll on a hostess's hands.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2023
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