take its toll

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But that same physicality can take its toll in the latter stages of the Champions League, when players are feeling the strain after eight months of relentless action.

From Barron's

But that day seems not to want to arrive, and the journey has begun to take its toll on all of us.

From Literature

But playing long into the summer in sapping conditions to become world champions is beginning to take its toll.

From Barron's

The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a staggered reduction in flights at the start of November as the funding lapse began to take its toll on air-traffic controllers.

From Barron's

But at the height of success, the lifestyle of tour bus toilets, hotel room pizzas and public opinion began to take its toll.

From Los Angeles Times