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Recent Examples of incubation
But several factors might influence the length of incubation.
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Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
13 May 2026
The male typically takes over incubation duties in the day and the female takes the night shift, so both birds are needed to have a successful hatching.
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Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
Alongside its investment, Hg brings significant operational resources to support AI development, including its AI product incubation program, Hg Catalyst, and other proprietary AI and data platforms.
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Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
1 May 2026
In creating this value loop from academic research to ecosystem deployment, Pharos is building a bridge between the university and its $10M global incubation program, which is designed to accelerate RWA and DeFi projects on the eponymous chain.
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Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
13 May 2026
The male typically takes over incubation duties in the day and the female takes the night shift, so both birds are needed to have a successful hatching.
—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
Alongside its investment, Hg brings significant operational resources to support AI development, including its AI product incubation program, Hg Catalyst, and other proprietary AI and data platforms.
—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
1 May 2026
In creating this value loop from academic research to ecosystem deployment, Pharos is building a bridge between the university and its $10M global incubation program, which is designed to accelerate RWA and DeFi projects on the eponymous chain.
—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incubation
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Some are incorporating innovative finishes and maturation techniques.
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Distillery manager Malcolm Waring filled the American oak casks for this release three decades ago, and the whisky spent some time in European oak over its maturation journey as well.
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There are approximately 3,800 public highway/rail crossings in Missouri, but state funding only allows for improvements to around 30 to 35 crossings per year, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation’s (MODOT) Office of Multimodal Operations, which oversees rail services in the state.
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Also, the current budget for the park is $905,000, all of which will go toward park improvements such as playgrounds, trails and more.
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And as wine regions around the world search for varieties capable of maintaining freshness and balance in warmer conditions, Caíño Blanco's combination of naturally high acidity, late ripening, and climate resilience may prove more valuable than ever.
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These fruits emit ethylene gas, which naturally speeds up the ripening process.
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“Incubation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incubation. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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