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

Subtle differences have emerged between the two since they have hatched.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2026

The penguins, which hatched in 2024, travelled to the Cotswolds from Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo in Wales.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

I had been right in giving a girl’s name to Lurai, for she laid speckled eggs and, with some help from her mate, hatched two ugly fledglings which soon became beautiful.

From "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell