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incubator

[in-kyuh-bey-ter, ing-] / ˈɪn kyəˌbeɪ tər, ˈɪŋ- /
NOUN
hatchery
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When asked why, she claimed it reminded her of being a baby in the neonatal intensive care unit and touching her parents’ hands through the small opening in her incubator.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

From his perch heading the influential tech incubator Y Combinator, his oracle-like pronouncements on Twitter were eagerly consumed by budding start-up founders.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

They also worked in the same startup ecosystem while Altman was leading incubator Y Combinator from 2014 to 2019.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

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 • Feb. 19, 2026

Christoph motioned for us to follow him to the incubator where he warmed the cells, but Deborah didn’t move.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot