inch along
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The prices of semiconductors and electrical gear, which usually inch along, look like “hockey sticks” on a chart, New York Fed President John Williams said last week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
As the December holidays inch along, the in-between moments are many and mystifying:
From Washington Times ● Dec. 28, 2020
Consumers attempting to track their packages are seeing them inch along the delivery chain, or become stuck at facilities.
From Slate ● Dec. 18, 2020
I think the lack of opportunity to do anything but inch along in life is a strong factor here.
From New York Times ● Jan. 16, 2016
I inch along as fast as I can.
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
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