But age and lack of funding was taking its toll.

But in time, the lack of oxygen took its toll.

Before long, her lack of a stable home took its toll.

But a lack of any major financing or party support, he said, can take its toll.

"The war took most of what we had, and the lack of trade has taken the rest."

I think his lack of gender took something else away from it.

The lack of both progress and outside attention had taken pressure off the investigation.

I knew that the odd hours and lack of sleep were taking their toll on me.

The lack of attendance also took a financial hit on the team.

Curiosity and the lack of anything better to do took him toward them.