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
Many cars inch along the street below brandishing white flags at the end of sticks poking out of windows.
From Slate ● Nov. 30, 2023
Later, when they run the full 64-miles of the railroad, they’ll inch along the 800 foot Toltec Gorge and follow the rushing Rio de los Pinos.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 29, 2017
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'd have to inch along the fence in a sitting position, till I was right at Mr. Blake's living room window.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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