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as in economy
careful management of material resources
in accordance with his practice of good husbandry, he never buys anything on credit
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as in farming
the science or occupation of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock
a family of winemakers whose tradition of vineyard husbandry goes back several generations
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Recent Examples of husbandry
She was sentenced to 1.5 years behind bars — suspended for two years with the conditions of no pets, no husbandry (farming), and a mental health evaluation.
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Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 1 Dec. 2025
The freezing rain then traps lichen under a thick layer of ice where hungry reindeer can’t reach the food, according to Anna Skarin, a reindeer husbandry expert and Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences professor.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Jessica Brasher, director of husbandry at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point, said adult moon jellies often collect in harbors in large numbers due to their unique life cycle and their planktonic lifestyle.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 2025
Speed limits for implements of husbandry raised The maximum speed limit for implements of husbandry will be increased from 30 to 35 mph.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 30 July 2025
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Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 1 Dec. 2025
The freezing rain then traps lichen under a thick layer of ice where hungry reindeer can’t reach the food, according to Anna Skarin, a reindeer husbandry expert and Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences professor.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Jessica Brasher, director of husbandry at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point, said adult moon jellies often collect in harbors in large numbers due to their unique life cycle and their planktonic lifestyle.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 2025
Speed limits for implements of husbandry raised The maximum speed limit for implements of husbandry will be increased from 30 to 35 mph.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 30 July 2025
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As of April 2, 26 South Korean vessels remained stranded in the Persian Gulf, and South Korea is suffering some of the worst effects of the Iran conflict to its energy sector and economy of any non-combatant country, the CSIS said.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The pharma industry is a cornerstone of Europe’s economy, but the continent’s declining competitiveness has companies looking elsewhere to place investments.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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In 2018, Wanetsha Mosinyi joined De Beers as the social impact and sustainability lead at De Beers Group; he is based in Gaborone, Botswana, where he was born and grew up in a farming community.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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The roughly two-acre park would be the first to directly highlight the Dust Bowl and migrant farming camps of the Great Depression, state officials said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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While companies have always prioritized saving time—one of a brand’s most valuable resources—Luca Braschi, Soko’s marketing and technology manager, noted that energy is becoming an equally pressing concern, particularly as rising oil prices drive up costs.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Or, the city could take a more time-consuming and cost saving approach by asking the state legislature for help.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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This pattern isn’t unique to bats, the authors suggested, and likely applies to biodiversity loss and its impacts on agriculture broadly.—
Leah Campbell,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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For a state like Illinois — a global hub for manufacturing and agriculture — these federal trade wars act as a direct anchor on our economy.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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On a call with reporters Monday, Wu defended the frugality of her FY27 spending plan amid calls for an audit of city and BPS spending by two city councilors.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Are Flaubert and Beckett writers who felt terror about having children, and then sublimated this frugality into the discipline of their literary work?—
Aaron Matz,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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In this case, the money is generated entirely by the licensed cannabis industry — from retail taxes of up to 25%, and license fees reaching $60,000 every two years for a dispensary, and $100,000 every two years for a full-size cultivation license.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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The findings suggest silk’s impacts are concentrated earlier in the supply chain than previously assumed—particularly in mulberry cultivation and silkworm rearing.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Where to Buy Depression Glass Depression glass is easy to find at thrift stores, yard sales, estate sales, and antique markets, says Hughes, so starting a collection is relatively stress-free—and provides an excellent introduction into the world of collecting glassware (or anything else).—
Alexandra Churchill,
Martha Stewart,
17 Apr. 2026
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During the week, Elmer shops for used Nikes, New Balances and other sneakers at thrift stores, then sells them in front of the neighborhood convenience store on the weekends.—
Wendi C. Thomas,
MLK50,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Husbandry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husbandry. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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