takes its toll

A form of take its toll — To affect something, especially negatively; to damage or degrade; to cause harm or destruction.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of take its toll
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APA

takes its toll. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/takes%20its%20toll

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“takes its toll.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/takes%20its%20toll. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “takes its toll,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/takes%20its%20toll.

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