inch

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SoCal residents can expect up to 1 inch of rain, Rose Schoenfeld, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, told The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

An average of 667 batters lost about half an inch of height; 68 players previously 6-feet or taller are now listed as shorter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

But overall, the Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index beat analyst expectations to inch up this month to 91.8 from 91.0 in February.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 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

"The crack is an inch long," he said.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell