has inched
- present perfect of inch (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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Average return on Japanese household financial assets has inched up from 1% to 1.7%, he says.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
Since the meeting, more economic data have been released showing that strong consumer spending has helped fuel robust economic growth—even as unemployment has inched higher.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 30, 2025
Despite all this, Peacock has inched up over the years.
From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2024
Still, their turnout has inched up in recent years.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2024
She looks at me like winter has inched through the house and we are freezing from the inside out.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
