He measured the length of the table in inches.

The climber inched his way up the sheer rock face, each grip testing his strength.

Sometimes, it's important to give an inch to maintain harmony in a relationship.

He is every inch a gentleman.

The cat was inches away from catching the mouse.

Despite her inchoate understanding of the complex subject, she continued to study diligently in order to improve.

I saw an inchworm crawling on the branch.