toll

Example Sentences

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She’s seen the toll of unpaid taxes on clients who have fallen behind on paying, but not for political reasons.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Like the other clergy members I spoke with, Wille talked frankly about managing the emotional and spiritual toll of this work.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Aging takes a serious toll on the hippocampus, the part of the brain that plays a central role in learning and memory.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

The longer the conflict drags on, the greater the economic toll.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The constant coverage of the space program had taken its toll on Big Ma, and she missed hearing about other news in the world.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia