inch

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Sure, earnings estimates could inch higher as long oil remains around current levels for a few weeks, writes Seaport Research Partners chief U.S. equity strategist Jonathan Golub.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

After claiming his third consecutive MVP award and winning the World Series for the second straight season, the 6-foot-4 Ohtani actually grew 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

I looked around to see we had made a smooth groove about one inch deep around the outline of the obelisk.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman