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as in to ring
to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates
let the church bells joyously toll on this most happy occasion
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Recent Examples of toll
Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
Changing attitudes among younger Chinese and the rising costs of living in major cities have taken their toll on the number of births in the country of 1.4 billion.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Staff, Quartz, 4 Sep. 2024
The students tolled a gamut of death announcements that could specify gender and social class.
—Joseph Wilson, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 July 2024
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Noun
Lugging around a heavy leaf blower can take a toll on our bodies, so choosing a lightweight model can be advantageous.
—Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
Changing attitudes among younger Chinese and the rising costs of living in major cities have taken their toll on the number of births in the country of 1.4 billion.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
But the bell tolled for chalkboards with the advent of whiteboards, which addressed concerns over the deleterious effects of chalk dust for human lungs, computers, and general classroom cleanliness.
—Staff, Quartz, 4 Sep. 2024
The students tolled a gamut of death announcements that could specify gender and social class.
—Joseph Wilson, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 July 2024
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The biggest offseason expense will be quarterback Brock Purdy, who still has one year and $1.1 million left on his original rookie deal as the final pick of the 2022 NFL Draft.Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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From routine costs — like co-pays at doctor's visits, therapy sessions and prescription medications — to unexpected medical bills, health care expenses weigh heavily on many people's budgets.Becca Stanek, theweek, 13 Nov. 2024
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Long term interest rates, such as mortgage rates overall, Zandi said, would end up higher because Trump's tariff, immigration and tax policies would fuel inflation and bigger budget deficits.Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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By Wednesday morning, results showed about 54% of voters decided against the tax and about 46% of voters wanted it.Kyle Martin, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
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But before the phone started ringing that day, Nancy was lamenting that the sky had been cloudy on the day of the solar eclipse — the last that would pass over England in her lifetime.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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In late September, Torri was driving down the highway with her 11-year-old son Junior in the back seat when her phone started ringing.Aliyya Swaby, ProPublica, 30 Oct. 2024
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If a child’s family has financial constraints, Second Wind Fund covers the cost of 12 to 20 therapy sessions.Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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The Import Price Index will highlight changes in the cost of goods imported into the U.S., while retail sales data will offer a look into consumer spending patterns, a key driver of economic growth.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
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The National Retail Federation warned that U.S. consumers could lose $46 billion to $78 billion in spending power each year if Trump imposes new tariffs.Peter Green, Quartz, 9 Nov. 2024
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But Chinese officials laser-focused on stabilizing their faltering economy are also mindful of the tariffs of 60% or more that Trump has vowed to impose on all Chinese imports.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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There was a Beatles medley to represent the ’60s, a Huey Lewis and the News tribute for the ’80s and a bit of Taylor Swift to bring us up to date.Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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The attention to detail in the packaging, along with the tribute to Basquiat’s visual language, aims to create a cohesive connection between the art and the champagne.Rachel King, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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And Seattle voters will weigh in on a $1.55 billion transportation levy, the largest property tax measure in city history.Melissa Santos, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Georgia is one of eight states with property tax measures on the ballot.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Trump has suggested cutting the corporate tax rate and has floated some income tax cuts too.Li Zhou, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
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Without changes from Congress, the income tax brackets will revert to 10%, 15%, 25%, 28%, 33%, 35% and 39.6% after 2025.Kate Dore, CFP®, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Toll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toll. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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