Storms and erosion took their toll on the site.
On this level of action, friction lost its meaning, wear and erosion took no toll.
Sales initially improved but a steady erosion took place through the 1980s as interest in the medium declined.
Time, wind, erosion and winter have taken a toll on the field.
Very little further erosion takes place after the formation of a pavement, and the ground becomes stable.
During this time the rocks were raised above sea level, and erosion took place.
In mere days, the erosion of centuries had taken place!
After more than 40 years of Communist power, erosion and laisser-aller have taken their toll.
Complete erosion would not take place overnight nor, quite possibly, for several weeks.
On the other hand, an erosion took place among the number of those who felt it important to live in a kosher home.