take its toll

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.

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

Of course, Wikipedians are human, and the harassment many of them receive can take its toll.

“They’re still trying to figure out the offense, the terminology, and they’ve never played beside the guy they’re next to. The war of attrition really starts to take its toll.”

"A lot of players have started all the matches. You can understand why it would take its toll."