Example Sentences

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Under Tan, Intel has done that and is inching its way out of the abyss.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Wall Street is inching toward a historic milestone just as the ride is getting bumpier in the stock market.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 15, 2026

The economy is growing at a healthy clip, and consumer sentiment is inching higher, according to a preliminary University of Michigan survey.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

It's almost here: the first ball of the 2025-26 Ashes series is inching closer.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

Inside the club-like Sonora tent on the grounds of the Coachella Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Gary Tovar is inching closer to the stage.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2025