hatched

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The barge idea was hatched after their initial attempt to save the whale with inflatable cushions and pontoons was unsuccessful.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

The eggs they fertilized hatched in incubation tanks on the banks of the McCloud, according to Rebekah Olstad, project manager for the Winnemem Wintu’s salmon restoration efforts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

He moved her to the garage, where she guarded the eggs for weeks until they hatched into tiny spiderlings.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Newly hatched chicks cannot regulate their body temperature well because they lack feathers.

From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2026

As Jeremy watched the sun rise, he decided it was a good thing the dragon had hatched on a Friday night.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville