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as in to promote
to help the growth or development of
hopefully, these youthful visits to the museum will incubate an enduring love of art
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Recent Examples of incubate
In its earliest days when it was incubated by founder Mark Zuckerberg in his Harvard dorm room, Facebook had a central goal of connecting people with their classmates, friends and family members.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2025
In her second season with Scout, Bella laid her eggs Feb. 10, Feb. 13 and Feb. 16, then spent the next five weeks alternating with Scout to incubate them around the clock.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
One alternative option is to form a founding team and incubate new acquisitions within an investing club.
—Joseph Drups, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Today and every day, New 42 continues to spark awe and wonder — opening new worlds to young audiences through New Victory Theater, incubating new works at New 42 Studios, and paving new pathways to creative careers through our artist and mentorship programs.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2025
In her second season with Scout, Bella laid her eggs Feb. 10, Feb. 13 and Feb. 16, then spent the next five weeks alternating with Scout to incubate them around the clock.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
One alternative option is to form a founding team and incubate new acquisitions within an investing club.
—Joseph Drups, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Today and every day, New 42 continues to spark awe and wonder — opening new worlds to young audiences through New Victory Theater, incubating new works at New 42 Studios, and paving new pathways to creative careers through our artist and mentorship programs.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incubate
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The reality-television series has spawned a number of spinoffs, including Duck Dynasty: The Revival, which is set to center on Willie and Korie and their children and is expected to premiere this summer.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
26 May 2025
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This latest entry in the storied franchise – stemming from the classic 1984 film which spawned multiple sequels as well as a popular and recently concluded series on Netflix – will feature ‘OG’ Karate Kid Ralph Macchio along with Jackie Chan, who fulfilled the Mr. Miyagi duties in 2010’s reboot.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
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Pollard was promoted to be executive vice president in 1980 and then president and chief operating officer in 1981 before he was named ServiceMaster’s CEO in 1983, succeeding Wessner.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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The whistleblowers, Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler, were promoted by the Trump administration to more senior roles at the IRS, and are also top advisers to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.—
Marshall Cohen,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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Additional highlights included a carousel ride with the siblings sitting together, roller coasters and walks throughout the park, which is currently celebrating its 70th anniversary.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Once owned by Mickey Drexler, the 26-acre horse farm sits on a sandy road a stone’s throw from Peter Beard’s house and the Roosevelt estate.—
Alessandra Schade,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
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Overall, the diet encourages people to eat whole foods that are low in salicylates.—
Patty Weasler,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
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Trump reportedly encouraged Vance to strike a diplomatic tone publicly.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Sister eaglets Sunny and Gizmo were recently trained for their big send off after hatching in their parents' nest in March in Southern California's Big Bear Valley, according to Friends of Big Bear Valley, the non-profit organization that runs a 24-hour live feed monitoring the famous family.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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As part of the trade war halt between the U.S. and China hatched last month, Boeing deliveries to China will restart this month.—
John Melloy,
CNBC,
2 June 2025
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However, real estate value isn't built overnight; it's cultivated over years and often decades.—
Rodolfo Delgado,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The combination of his roles as singer, songwriter, producer, fitness influencer, and fashion trendsetter has helped Wonho cultivate a diverse global fanbase ahead of this new album cycle.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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In conclusion, cannabis can serve as a powerful tool for accessing and nurturing feminine energy.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
1 June 2025
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Identify and empower internal AI adoption champions and super Users Find employees across all levels of the organization who have the skills and enthusiasm to become AI advocates within their teams—then train and nurture them.—
Andrew Mawson,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Aged in alligator char barrels, Russell’s 10 offers a big, brooding sip that pairs well with cigars, deep thoughts, or slow Sunday afternoons.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Bessa’s brooding performance, which conveys devastating inner struggles without appearing clichéd, adds to the mystery of this first act.—
Beatrice Loayza,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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