inching

Example Sentences

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“I would expect there to be a continued inching downward,” Negron said, but “we’re not going to just go back within weeks to $2.90 per gallon.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026

Economists aren’t quite sure what to expect from Warsh, as his colleagues seem to be inching closer to wanting rate hikes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026

As the two sides were inching toward a potential resolution, Morfitt and new Lululemon board member Chip Bergh met with Wilson via Zoom on Wednesday, May 13.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

"We are increasingly inching towards a situation where insurers would need to charge much higher prices because climate risk is going up," said Ishita Sen, one of the researchers behind the paper.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

He pantomimed running instead, inching away until Gloria found herself running after him as he dodged her narrowly, forcing her to veer in helpless circles, little arms outstretched and fanning at the air.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov