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will inch

  • future tense of inch.

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But analysts expect 21% earnings growth for the growth fund in 2027, driven by 14% sales growth and profit margins that will inch higher.

From Barron's May 11, 2026

But as climate change raises sea levels and causes more severe weather anomalies, intrusion will become more common and will inch farther upstream.

From Scientific American Oct. 13, 2023

If there isn’t a winner Friday night, the jackpot will inch closer to the record $2.04 billion Powerball prize won last November in California.

From Seattle Times Jan. 13, 2023

When the 118th Congress convenes on Jan. 3, 2023, the number of women among its 535 members will inch up by just two – increasing from 147 in 2022 to 149 in 2023.

From Salon Jan. 4, 2023

Five bucks will inch me closer to my new bike, won’t it?

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina

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