inch
noun
a unit of length, 1/12 (0.0833) foot, equivalent to 2.54 centimeters. in.
have inched
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present perfectof inch.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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As drones have become cheaper and more capable, sci-fi visions of AI-powered robot armies clashing on the battlefield have inched closer to reality.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 25, 2026
Yields on benchmark German sovereign bunds have inched down since the announcement.
From Barron's ● Dec. 30, 2025
But as repairs have inched forward, paths have gradually reopened.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 5, 2025
While they will have inched up from their record-low growth rates in the previous quarter, Google will take their place with an estimated 25.7% growth.
From Reuters ● Oct. 23, 2023
As most COVID-19 restrictions are relaxed across Europe, including Austria, Britain, Denmark, Germany and France, the numbers of infections have inched higher in recent days.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 16, 2022
