Example Sentences

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Still, the relationships with Epstein have exacted tolls.

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

The years of working the rubbish dumps and living in shacks have exacted a heavy toll.

From BBC • May 25, 2024

But these forms of land use have exacted other costs on our community.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 18, 2022

It could have shut down the hospital or stopped admitting new patients, but those decisions might also have exacted a toll on patient care.

From Slate • Oct. 7, 2021

Another scythe might have exacted a punishment far worse.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman