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hatching

American  
[hach-ing] / ˈhætʃ ɪŋ /

noun

hatchings plural
  1. hachure.


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Etymology

Origin of hatching

First recorded in 1655–65; hatch 3 + -ing 1

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Hatching is underway, and it can take 24 to 48 hours to complete after the first pip, the nonprofit said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Hatching his own plan for change, Sykes wants to create a fund to help underserved communities.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2022

That said, once you watch Hatching, you might be struck by just how wet the thing is.

From The Verge • Apr. 29, 2022

"If you actually want to create global pandemics, then build factory farms," says Dr. Michael Greger, in his book "Bird Flu: A Virus of Our Own Hatching."

From Salon • Jul. 26, 2021

Hatching from their black eggs, they detected the dry, indoor air and the false sun of the lightbulbs, and began to shrivel up.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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