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as in maturation

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Recent Examples of incubation After all, Locarno Pro also sees itself as a talent incubation and training platform. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026 Five teams out of eight made it through incubation, and more ventures survived, including the bread-to-feed company. — Clyde Eiríkur Hull, The Conversation, 23 July 2026 In a sense that’s true, as rather than continually being reinvested in Destiny, the profits were used for bizarre projects like a sprawling HQ in the COVID era, or herded into too many other incubation projects. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 And more recently in April, outdoor specialty retailer Backcountry acquired Coalatree for an undisclosed price as part of its new venture, the Backcountry Garage incubation platform. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for incubation

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The Balvenie Eighty-Eight-Year-Old was distilled on March 5, 1931, and spent its entire maturation lifespan in a European oak sherry butt from Jerez, Spain (cask #239).

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026
For industry, the task entails the identification of quantum-relevant applications prior to the technology’s maturation, rather than waiting until a mature quantum computer is developed.

— Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

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At Friday’s news conference, district officials said the school board also will consider potential improvements to the district’s academic offerings, in addition to school closures.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2026
If that analysis determines a project needs additional infrastructure, the developer must pay for those project-specific improvements including main extensions, line upgrades and capacity improvements.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026

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Advantages of cultivating a single clone include uniform ripening and flavor profile and consistent tannin and acidity levels, which allow for greater control over the final wine.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2026
In-season shopping reduces reliance on energy-intensive greenhouses, long-haul freight and artificial ripening.

— Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026

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