Examples of 'taking their toll' in a sentence

Meaning of "taking their toll"

taking their toll: implies that something is having a damaging or exhausting effect over time. This phrase is often used in the context of physical or emotional strain that gradually wears a person down

How to use "taking their toll" in a sentence

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taking their toll
The cases were taking their toll on all of us.
Starvation and exhaustion are taking their toll.
All of which are taking their toll on global activity.
Pledge responsibilities are taking their toll.
The battles are taking their toll and some are even running away.
His sufferings are now taking their toll.
Health costs are taking their toll on all economies, even in developed countries.
External shocks are taking their toll.
Taking their toll of Custer's legions. But fear and strain were at work also.
Two days on exile taking their toll.
The park announced that the dolphin 's chronic health problems were finally taking their toll.
Landmines are taking their toll.
Development aid was tailing off and the economic sanctions were taking their toll.
The excessive acids have been taking their toll on your intestines.
Unemployment and the lack of opportunities for young men are taking their toll.

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But various environmental factors are taking their toll on plankton the world over.
Conflict, lack of education and discrimination are also taking their toll.
The umbrellas are taking their toll on Beijing.
Just as the rigours of the expedition were taking their toll.
New duties are introduced, taking their toll and creating restrictions.
We lost little battles which end up taking their toll.
But time and tourism are taking their toll on its monuments, carved into sandstone cliffs.
But the wages of fame were taking their toll.
Lastly, high commodity prices are taking their toll on both European growth and inflation.
The years of prolonged conflict are taking their toll.
The heat, sun and effort started taking their toll on just about everyone.
Overfishing and destructive fishing practices are taking their toll.
Already, the effects are taking their toll in the North.
Years of austerity measures in Europe are finally taking their toll.
Like they're taking their toll.
Nobody wants to admit that the years are finally taking their toll.
Those consequences are still taking their toll on the production of sugar . ”.
You were all close to tears Things were taking their toll.
High fuel costs and economic stress are taking their toll on yet another industry.
In too many Canadian communities, traffic congestion and long commutes are taking their toll.
As shown, problems in Europe appear to be taking their toll on EU corporate profitability.
Writing blocks, outside influences and creative differences were taking their toll.
Drugs like fentanyl and W18 are taking their toll on our cities and communities.
Stress, depression and dependence are all taking their toll.
The Palace " and its attractions were taking their toll from village homes.
Both groups were in a desperate plight, with alcoholism, violence and HIV / AIDS taking their toll.
Economic pressures are taking their toll.
During the current outbreak of Ebola, other diseases are quietly taking their toll.
Cyclical problems are taking their toll.
Adam falls off again, getting frustrated . two days on exile taking their toll.
The hazards of the climate were also taking their toll on the invaders.
The accident, the trial and their aftermath started taking their toll.
Increasingly volatile weather conditions are taking their toll on African agriculture.
By then, however, his problems with alcohol were already taking their toll.
In the Southern Hemisphere, low margins are also taking their toll alongside adverse weather.

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