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Meanings of take a toll in English

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Usage of take a toll in English
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Elections, whether general or local government, take a toll on the country.
Jamaica Observer
2
He said rulings could also take a toll on large island families.
Radio NZ
3
She added that sleep problems can take a toll on daytime wellbeing.
Reuters
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But narrowing the current account deficit will take a toll on demand.
Reuters
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All of these changes might take a toll on some heterosexual relationships.
BBC
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This will take a toll on them in the days and weeks ahead.
Radio NZ
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Higher oil prices may be starting to take a toll on economic growth.
The Irish Times
8
These days take a toll, maybe more than is strictly healthy.
The Irish Times
9
Shulman said the uncertainty is already starting to take a toll.
Reuters
10
Having a daughter like Courtney must really take a toll on a marriage.
Ali’s Pretty Little Lies
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Whatever it was, it was sure to take a toll on his reserves.
King rolen's kin: the uncrowned king
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I didn't want it to take a toll on you, too.
The Silent Sister
13
Underwater branches and rocks could take a toll upon whatever came near them.
In the shadow of gotham
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However, other more random events continue to take a toll.
The Guardian
15
Concerns are rising that the trade war will take a toll on the economy.
Reuters
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It really does take a toll on you, he said.
The Guardian
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Take a toll across language varieties
New Zealand
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United States of America
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