inches
- present tense form of inch (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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This week, water levels at Kaub—the closely watched water gauge at the shallow stretch of the Rhine downstream from Naegler’s winery—fell below 50 centimeters, or almost 20 inches.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
An additional 10 to 15 inches of rain were possible, the weather service said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
The England assistant is quick to make clear that Tuchel is the boss - and pokes fun at their "little and large" frames, with the German about eight inches taller.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Once in the proper gear, Adams recommends removing the top two inches of topsoil from gardens, where the highest concentration of contaminants will settle after a fire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Ma was still sore about the couple of inches Klenam had shaved from one side of her head.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
