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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The colder weather can take a toll on our complexions, leaving them feeling dry and dull.
    — Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024

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