inching

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Stock futures were rising late Sunday, and oil futures fell after the Trump administration hinted officials are inching closer to a deal with Iran to end the three-month conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

"It's always been here in the background, but it's becoming more of a reality, slowly inching its way up," says Beasley.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

You used it once — maybe twice — and now it’s sitting there, a little accusatory, inching toward its expiration date.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

Even though the company has been inching closer to 1 billion users, it has struggled to turn a profit.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

His long tail was fanning the air, and he was whimpering and inching along on the ground, one foot at a time.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls