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This year, pitchers, catchers and hitters can appeal umpires’ calls at home plate to a machine equipped with technology that can accurately track the ball’s location to within a fraction of an inch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

For example, the North American and Eurasian plates are separating at about 2.5 centimeters, or 1 inch, per year.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

For comparison, a US quarter dollar is less than an inch wide.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

The new MacBook Air starts at $1,099 for the 13-inch and $1,299 for the 15 inch.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

She only had to open the drawer an inch, and the handkerchief practically popped out at her.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck