as in managing
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as in conserving
to avoid the wasteful or destructive use of
husband our natural resources so that our children and grandchildren may benefit from them
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Recent Examples of husbanding
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
The glimpse reminded voters that Davis, who was husbanding his resources for a late advertising push, was still in the race.
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Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
Credibly balancing against China in the foreseeable future will require husbanding resources more carefully.
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Ely Ratner,
Washington Post,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
The glimpse reminded voters that Davis, who was husbanding his resources for a late advertising push, was still in the race.
—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
The glimpse reminded voters that Davis, who was husbanding his resources for a late advertising push, was still in the race.
—
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
Credibly balancing against China in the foreseeable future will require husbanding resources more carefully.
—
Ely Ratner,
Washington Post,
16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for husbanding
Noun
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It was designed to give deeper insight into what Rockwell might have seen in the West Wing, said Luke Boorady, the museum's managing director.
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But instead of giving away 240 hot dogs for its 24th year of business this year, founder and managing partner Bourke Harvey decided to give away 250 free hot dogs in honor of America’s 250th birthday celebration.
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Officials advised people to try conserving as much power as possible when the service was on, use surge protectors for valuable electronics, prepare emergency kits in the event of a fire and keep their refrigerators or freezers closed.
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Jackie and Shadow became internet sensations thanks to the live webcams maintained in their nest by nonprofit organization Friends of Big Bear Valley, which is an outspoken voice for conserving eagle habitat.
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The remaining 30% is reserved for improving your financial future through saving, investing or paying down debt.
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Right now, subscribers can score savings on lightweight quilts, colorful area rugs, space-saving nightstands, and more.
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Populations have since gradually recovered due to conservation efforts.
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Khalil trained a generation of volunteers in ecological conservation, protecting the Mediterranean coastline and the endangered sea turtles that travel hundreds of miles to return to the same beaches where they were hatched to lay their eggs.
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“Husbanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husbanding. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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