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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Substitutes contributed 43 goals during the group stage, an unusually high figure that reflects how managing are treating their squads as bigger player units rather than relying solely on their starting lineup.
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Claudine Ebeid is the executive producer of Atlantic audio, and Andrea Valdez is our managing editor.
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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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Studies on the psychology of saving have found attaching tangible milestones to financial planning, such as a goal to buy a home, tend to instill better savings habits in young people.
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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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Students in the program completed hands-on training and academic coursework while serving the remainder of their sentences as a hand crew member at a conservation camp.
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The conservation team will secure unstable paint before cleaning the works with fiber lasers.
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“Husbanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husbanding. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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