take its toll

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That followed a warning from Germany’s chemicals association that the war in the Middle East had already begun to take its toll on the industry’s supply chain, with an immediate spike in oil and gas prices spreading to other raw materials vital to chemical production.

From The Wall Street Journal

"There are days where I feel like, 'what the hell am I doing here?' because there are days that it would really take its toll on you".

From BBC

With more than 50% of the Welsh Rugby Union's turnover coming from money made from the men's home internationals, the apathy is starting to take its toll with the game in disarray on and off the field.

From BBC

A long and arduous season is bound to take its toll at some stage and star striker Erling Haaland could do with a rest.

From BBC

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