in height

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: having a specified height : tall
He is six feet in height.

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Dusty knew that basketball is a game of inches, and those extra inches in height and wing span, would matter come tournament time. — George Deeb, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Sunflowers range in height from a petite 18 inches to a towering 10 or 15 feet. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 27 July 2026 Standard light bulbs are roughly 4 inches tall and 2 ⅜ inches in diameter, but some flame light bulbs may measure six inches or more in height. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026 However, tall varieties, which can reach 5 feet in height, should be staked to keep them upright and prevent them from flopping over nearby plants. — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in height

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“In height.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20height. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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