toll
Example Sentences
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The health ministry's death toll doesn't count bodies buried under the rubble, meaning many of the missing are not part of the count.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
"People close to Jason prior to his death had warned that the scale of the coverage and the tone... was taking its toll on Jason," he said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
But he added that recent injuries - he has only played eight tournaments and won two matches since the start of 2023 - have taken a huge toll on him.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
“It’s unclear which scenario will prevail, but we maintain cautious optimism. Why? Because going ahead with tariffs would exact a toll on both sides.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
In the background, church bells toll, warning the public to evacuate because the Martians are coming.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
Vocabulary lists containing toll
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