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inch

[inch] / ɪntʃ /
NOUN
one-twelfth of a foot/2.54 centimeters measured
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The tale of the tape measure behind Grant’s greatness is the down-to-the inch precision of her preparation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

If they inch nearer to Europe’s 25%, Morgan Stanley estimates that could translate to $1.7 trillion in equity purchases.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Economists polled by the Wall Street Journal had expected sentiment to inch lower in May, to a reading of 49.7.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

But the upside is that, for a lot of young men, their commitment to conservative Christianity looks to be an inch deep.

From Salon • May 4, 2026

Another crack sent a block of stone snow crashing right through the floor of the room an inch from Jack’s hand.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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