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.
—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
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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His podcast with son, managing partner, and pollster Jeremy Zogby, can be heard here.—
Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Apr. 2026
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Matt Huang, the venture firm’s cofounder and managing partner, is on the startup’s board of directors.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For Robert Flamerich, who drives from Miami Beach to Doral daily, conserving gas means sacrificing comfort.—
Austin Carter,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Many of Brandix’s facilities operate primarily on solar energy and employ advanced energy optimization systems, helping to maintain continuity while conserving resources.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But multimillionaire serial investor and entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary says saving is more important than ever before.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Books like ‘Project Hail Mary’ Earth-saving expeditions.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The zoo is accredited by the Association Of Zoos And Aquariums and has a dedicated conservation effort.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
5 Apr. 2026
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Nick Fasciano, executive director for the nonprofit conservation group Idaho Wildlife Federation, testified in support of the bill in front of the House committee.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Husbanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husbanding. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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