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Some 360,000 Israeli reservists have been called up for a war that enjoys broad support, despite fears it will exact a high military toll.

From Seattle Times Nov. 6, 2023

Once the power outages begin, as in India, the heat waves will exact a grim toll.

From Salon Jul. 26, 2022

For years, leaders of the National Institutes of Health and others have warned Congress that it will exact an increasing human and financial toll.

From Washington Times Oct. 4, 2021

Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman, a scholar who is working on a book about Black home schooling, said many Black parents fear that some traditional public schools will exact a mental and psychological toll on their children.

From Washington Post Jul. 27, 2021

His methods must be such as will exact prompt obedience and beget respect, without imposing undue hardships and punishment.

From Over the Top With the Third Australian Division by McBeath, Neil