toll

Example Sentences

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On Wednesday Iran was limiting ship traffic and charging a toll.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The turmoil took a toll on Woods’ golf game for two years, but he rebounded, winning three tournaments in 2012 and five in 2013.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Still only 31 at the time, injuries were taking their toll.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Meanwhile, oil is comfortably north of $100 a barrel, with an Iranian toll booth on the Strait of Hormuz.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

That is the moment when the words “You can’t go home again” toll their sad bell of truth.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood