inch
noun
a unit of length, 1/12 (0.0833) foot, equivalent to 2.54 centimeters. in.
inching
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present participleof inch.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Victory against Croatia's Hrgovic would put Itauma on the path to becoming the next big name in British heavyweight boxing, with Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua inching closer to the end of their storied careers.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
With them inching closer to the city, Dezhyna and her parents are again thinking about whether they should flee to refuge, far from her beloved Izyum.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
Various reports say about one-third of American men are fully bearded, with the numbers inching toward half if you count goatees and heavy stubble.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
The latest flare-ups in hostilities are boosting crude futures prices, which were inching toward $80 a barrel Tuesday.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
Luke started inching toward the back door, just in case.
From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
