hatching
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of hatching
Example Sentences
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The shell cracked, and they were birds hatching and taking flight.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
The successful hatching marks a turnaround for Jackie and Shadow after they lost an earlier set of eggs when ravens raided their nest in February.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
In warmer environments, that variation dropped to about 0.6°C. This suggests that in warmer climates, sunlight may have helped even out temperatures and influenced hatching patterns.
From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026
CJ7 and 022 are "very unusual" after hatching four chicks in 2024 and another four in 2025, he said.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026
In Montreal, nests of rebel agents with plans and money were busy hatching anti-Union conspiracies.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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