Phrases with «by a few inches»

The car features pedestrian protection — wherein the hood gets raised by a few inches in case of a frontal impact with a pedestrian. (rediff.com)
Put them in a saucepan and cover with cold water by a few inches. (whatwouldcathyeat.com)
2 - 3 times a day, fill the jar with enough water to cover the seeds / sprouts by a few inches, and then drain. (avocadobravado.net)
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