toll
Example Sentences
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It forms part of rescue efforts being carried out across the country in the wake of the deadly flood as local police said the Nepal death toll reached 475 on Friday.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
Nepali police have reported a death toll of 469 people.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
And the constant small margins seem to be taking a toll, as the Dodgers’ bullpen and defense have wavered.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
The artistic pas de deux took a toll on Kusama’s mental health, sending her into periods of depression.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
However, halting our investigation without discussion and keeping everything bottled up is taking its toll: my always-happy face has begun to falter at inopportune times.
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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