toll

Example Sentences

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She’s seen the toll of unpaid taxes on clients who have fallen behind on paying, but not for political reasons.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Like the other clergy members I spoke with, Wille talked frankly about managing the emotional and spiritual toll of this work.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Aging takes a serious toll on the hippocampus, the part of the brain that plays a central role in learning and memory.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

“Clearly, a prolonged conflict—and the potential for a U.S. recession—would eventually take a toll on the earnings outlook for tech stocks,” he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

I saw clearly the toll it had taken on her.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez