toll
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The death toll rose to three Monday in the collapse of a building under construction near the Philippine capital, with 17 people still believed missing, authorities said.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
They pointed out that the Colorado River’s reservoirs are falling to perilously low levels, and native fish in the Delta are in decline as the pumping of water takes an ecological toll.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
The official death toll in Gaza has been put at more than 72,000, but that too is viewed as an undercount.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
"The recent spike in fuel prices looks set to take a big toll on profitability," he said.
From BBC • May 21, 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
Just Mercy
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The Wild Robot
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