- present tense form of inch (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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Inches the Kraken will need to reclaim soon before other Western Conference playoff hopefuls continue inching on past and further away from them.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 2, 2023
Gross UK government borrowing plans imply an average 120 billion pounds in annual net issuance over the next four years, levels not seen since 2011, says RLAM's Inches.
From Reuters • Dec. 20, 2021
Fiona Inches, glasshouse supervisor for the Edinburgh Biomes Initiative, said the work was vital because the current condition of the buildings meant the plants were vulnerable.
From BBC • Sep. 24, 2021
Inches and inches of snow had already piled up outside as Antetokounmpo and Geiger headed to the car.
From New York Times • Aug. 10, 2021
Inches from my toes, the umbrella landed in the sand like a giant dart.
From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate
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