hatching
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
After hatching, the larvae burrow into the tissue and begin feeding.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026
On Saturday, visitors alerted staff after spotting 10 Nile crocodiles hatching without any human intervention.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
After hatching from an egg in videos across social media, Niles will soon turn up in mockumentary-style content as an endearingly awkward addition to the footwear company’s offices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
They don't bite humans, and the bacteria they carry prevents any eggs produced after mating from hatching.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Beginning in 1864, Booth, the young stage star, had pledged his cash, his celebrity, and his connections in hatching a bold plan.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
“I worked a levee, caught a couple hatchings, and was like, ‘Dang, this might be the ticket!’
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 26, 2022
In June, zookeepers found four clutches; 11 of the healthiest-looking eggs were incubated, leading to 11 hatchings in August.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 4, 2022
Rauch said it’s the District’s first year without any eagle hatchings in 20 years.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 15, 2019
Meanwhile, the thoughts of midge experts and the wider public is beginning to turn to this year's hatchings of Scottish biting varieties.
From BBC ● Mar. 1, 2017
With the newly hatched salmon in the Miramichi that spring of 1954 were young of previous hatchings, salmon a year or two old, young fish in brilliant coats marked with bars and bright red spots.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
