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• Such impact forces over time take a toll on the feet and legs.
  — Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 11 Jan. 2024
• But at 5 pounds, these are hefty and will take a toll on your arms.
  — Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 5 June 2023
• So there’s a lot going on that will, and does, take its toll.
  — Jim Clash, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
• But the hot weather was starting to take its toll on the cat.
  — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024
• Using too much too often can add up and take a toll on your health.
  — Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025
• After two months with Sylvia this had begun to take its toll.
  — Kevin Barry, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
• Staring at screens all day can take a toll on remote workers.
  — Fox News Staff, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2023
• Hitting the pavement for an hour-plus in any town or city can take its toll on your body.
  — Kelsey Borovinsky, wsj.com, 25 Sep. 2023
• But six or seven games of this type of pounding are going to take a toll.
  — James Mirtle, New York Times, 10 May 2025
• Those extra games can take a toll on a football player’s body.
  — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2025
• Walking between venues down concrete streets for four days will take its toll.
  — Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Nov. 2024
• These periods of constant light and day-long dark can take a toll on the body and mind.
  — Yahya Salem, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
• The freezing process will take a toll on the texture of the egg whites and the yolk filling alike.
  — Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
• This summer may call for a dip in the pool, but swimming in chlorine can take a toll on your hair.
  — Joseph Cheatham, Men's Health, 17 July 2023
• The grind of the position seemed to take a toll on the Rojas last year.
  — Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024
• Shooting for two days in the hot Atlanta sun began to take its toll on her.
  — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
• Injuries and suspensions have dogged them and are starting to take a toll.
  — James McNicholas, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
• When temperatures soar, the heat can take a toll on the body, mind and spirit.
  — Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2023
• Windows in buildings, lights and vehicles all take a toll on birds.
  — John Myers, Twin Cities, 26 May 2024
• The victory, though sweet, began to take its toll on Vázquez.
  — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
• Despite the show’s success, Taffer admits that the grind can take a toll.
  — William Earl, Variety, 9 June 2023
• If rates are pushed higher for longer, that would take a toll on the region’s economy.
  — Julia Horowitz, CNN, 28 Apr. 2023
• Kevin Costner doesn't pretend his divorce last year didn't take its toll.
  — Elizabeth Leonard, Peoplemag, 19 June 2024
• Sun, sand, salt water, chlorine, and sunscreen all take a toll on the fabric.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
• But visiting even the most exciting places can take a toll after a while.
  — Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2024
• Though playing games every other day can take a toll, James always seems to find a way.
  — Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2023
• Jon Gosselin is opening up about how his career change started to take a toll on his health.
  — Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 23 Feb. 2024
• And while the injuries continue to take a toll, there is no time for this team to feel sorry for itself.
  — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 18 May 2024
• In addition to putting stress on the body, hot weather can also take a toll on the brain and mental health.
  — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025
• Doomscrolling, or the process of endlessly scrolling through bad news, can also take a toll on mental health.
  — Maggie O'Neill, Health, 18 Jan. 2025