by inches

phrase

: by a small amount, distance, or degree

The bullet missed my head by inches.

Examples of by inches in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Javier Sanoja lined a double over the head of left fielder Jake McCarthy, who missed making the grab by inches. — Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026

Even experienced players can misread a pitch by inches, which makes deciding whether to challenge even more difficult. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026

In a sport defined by inches, seeing more clearly can make all the difference. — Jason Corso, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026

Late-game free throws by White and Pritchard proved to be just enough cushion for Boston, as Harden’s final attempt at the buzzer, which would have forced overtime, missed the mark by inches. — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 16 Nov. 2025

Rhymes for by inches

• finches
• pinches
• winches