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Meanings of several inches in English

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Usage of several inches in English
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The window on the opposite wall had been left open several inches.
Welcome to Dead House
2
Sure enough, a surprisingly vigorous push raised my hand by several inches.
Outlander
3
A few seconds later, the glass slid several inches on its own.
The unseen
4
At the bottom the nails lay in a layer several inches thick.
The Nigger Of The "Narcissus": A Tale Of The Forecastle
5
Eragon felt himself rise several inches above the floor of the cave.
Brisingr
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The remains of birds, fish and rodents were piled several inches deep.
James Potter and the Curse of the Gatekeeper
7
Even as I spoke the water rose several inches in one wave.
John Henry Smith / A Humorous Romance of Outdoor Life
8
Nielsen ventured out on it and his feet sank in several inches.
Tales of lonely trails
9
When the faucets finally turned off, the water was several inches deep.
Ape House
10
The shutter was unbarred and opened for the space of several inches.
For the Liberty of Texas
11
The rumbling continued, and the floor moved several inches beneath their feet.
Lord of Light
12
A gaping slash, several inches long, laid the man's rib cage open.
Darkness
13
They could see that it was several inches thick near the shore.
The Wonderful Adventures of Nils
14
Lucy glanced at the wound and moved several inches away from me.
Brains: a zombie memoir
15
A few years later they were found several inches below the surface.
Organic Gardener's Composting
16
Yet the bullet went several inches above the obligingly waiting dog's back.
Further Adventures of Lad
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