Scarcely an inch of social progress has been achieved without the same.
None of the crises facing us all – from the global banking system to global warming – can be dealt with if a tiny number of super-rich corporations have a veto over every inch of progress.
That made the vote an even greater victory for Mr. Obama, who has had to fight for every inch of progress against entrenched Republicans (who have been willing to deny unemployment benefits to millions of Americans rather than cooperate with Democrats on anything).
It is a journey that will require each of us to persevere through setback, and fight for every inch of progress, even when it comes in fits and starts.
Starting at your dogs shoulder, slowly progress to its tail, leaving about 1.5 cm (half an inch) of fur to protect your dog from the elements.
Almost an inch of space is added.
There was only an inch of snow.
There's an inch of sudden water.
There is not an inch of room.
We're within an inch of capsizing.
