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Recent Examples of incubation
Heath said the partnerships between companies and the campus, plus the new facilities, will result in collaborative research, startup incubation, workforce development and education, and unique learning and engagement opportunities for students.
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Milla Surjadi, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
His stage presence, however, needed no incubation.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Founded by former diplomat and media executive Akunna Cook, NNAF operates through a hybrid structure combining $40 million in commercial equity investment with a $10 million nonprofit venture studio focused on script development and early-stage incubation.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
The first eggs produced by a breeding pair have low survival rates because of their parent's lack of experience in incubation and hatchling care.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 5 Mar. 2026
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Milla Surjadi, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
His stage presence, however, needed no incubation.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Founded by former diplomat and media executive Akunna Cook, NNAF operates through a hybrid structure combining $40 million in commercial equity investment with a $10 million nonprofit venture studio focused on script development and early-stage incubation.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
The first eggs produced by a breeding pair have low survival rates because of their parent's lack of experience in incubation and hatchling care.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incubation
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The recent Glengoyne Mizunara (another superb whisky) was finished for a full six years in this type of wood, but that pales in comparison to this particular component’s maturation journey.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2026
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However, hydrangeas also turn green simply in the maturation process and may be harvested and utilized in dry arrangements when this color is shown; such hydrangeas are referred to as Vintage or Antique.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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They too have been linked to improvements in health — blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes and overall heart health — all of which can also improve the brain.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Some analysts said margin pressures remain but expect improvement in the second half of 2026.—
Akriti Shah,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Avoid storing cauliflower next to produce that produce ethylene gas (such as apples, melons, peaches, plums, pears, or mangoes), which will speed up the ripening (and eventual rotting) process.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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The flavor can change and any further ripening is halted in its tracks.—
Jessica Farthing,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Incubation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incubation. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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