Example sentences of "at [adv] two inch " in BNC.
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1 | The stepping-stones were at least two inches deep under the fast-flowing water . |
2 | At least two inches of washed gravel ( washed means swilling repeatedly in a large bucket until the water runs completely clear ) should be placed over the plate — allow 10lb per square foot . |
3 | He had his hands in the pockets of his jeans , which were , as usual , at least two inches too short , and tucked under one arm were one or two schoolbooks . |
4 | Always in your mind 's eye see yourself as you stretch either upwards or towards your sides , ‘ growing ’ at least two inches out of the hip . |
5 | As a designer I was aware that with the underarm shaping removed the seam would be at least two inches longer but I must admit the sleeves tended to look out of proportion if that was allowed for . |
6 | ‘ I 'm sure my arms are at least two inches longer than when I set out . ’ |
7 | He must have stood at least two inches over six feet , and his obvious physical strength caused an unfamiliar quivering to start up deep inside her . |
8 | It took the whole of his crew to hold him ( in a table whilst I got a hacksaw and cut at least two inches off his fancy boots ; somehow he managed to get them restored . |