incubator

Example Sentences

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The University of Chicago has long been one of the country’s great academic incubators, most famously around economics.

From The Wall Street Journal

Iran’s universities have long been incubators for political change.

From The Wall Street Journal

My tongue and throat started tingling and tickling, and my stomach got as warm as eggs in an incubator.

From Literature

The British Fashion Council's NewGen initiative provides funding for emerging talent, with several up-and-coming designers finding their stride at LFW through the incubator.

From Barron's

"It was hard looking at her in the incubator... She was so fragile, small and precious," said Sarah.

From BBC