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inch

[inch] / ɪntʃ /
NOUN
one-twelfth of a foot/2.54 centimeters measured
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Sherman Oaks Notre Dame senior JJ Harel was at his very best in the high jump, clearing 7 feet, 1 inch to win the Division 3 title and break the school and meet record.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

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

These unsung masters labored on the magnificent frescoes that cover virtually every inch of the two-story Basilica di San Francesco in Assisi.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

And even though she was shorter by an inch, she seemed to be condescending upward.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri




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