1
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
Those most at risk of exposure are people directly involved with the daily care and husbandry of the birds.
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Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 25 Nov. 2024
After a crash course in grasshopper husbandry, an initial group of about a dozen zookeepers were given a kit that included between 30 and 50 eggs, a heat-emitting incandescent bulb, and a glass enclosure.
—Matthew Ponsford, WIRED, 19 Mar. 2024
The five others involved are described in the documents as residents of Montana, Texas and Minnesota who were involved in alternative livestock husbandry and commercial livestock sales, according to court documents.
—Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 16 Mar. 2024
Require sustainable farming methods, regenerative soil husbandry and local production of produce.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2024
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Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 25 Nov. 2024
After a crash course in grasshopper husbandry, an initial group of about a dozen zookeepers were given a kit that included between 30 and 50 eggs, a heat-emitting incandescent bulb, and a glass enclosure.
—Matthew Ponsford, WIRED, 19 Mar. 2024
The five others involved are described in the documents as residents of Montana, Texas and Minnesota who were involved in alternative livestock husbandry and commercial livestock sales, according to court documents.
—Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 16 Mar. 2024
Require sustainable farming methods, regenerative soil husbandry and local production of produce.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for husbandry
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The theory pushing for reporting burdens as the primary explanation will have to explain why UK reporting and reporting in other advanced economies has also become onerously burdensome.—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Tourism gradually dried up, starving its economy of billions of dollars in annual spending.—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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Rees believes that interest in other aspects of farming and off-grid living, such as growing a personal and sustainable food supply, has only grown since the pandemic.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
10 June 2025
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There’s a strange consensus among hippie-foodie lefties who read Michael Pollan, all-natural biohacker bros who listen to Joe Rogan, and executives who run major agribusinesses and philanthropies that the answer lies in kinder and gentler alternatives to industrial farming.—
Michael Grunwald,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2025
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When asked about key advantages, legal teams cited three primary benefits: faster turnaround times, time savings and reduced tedious work.—
Sajal Singh,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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The new rules are slated to start in late 2026 — moved up from 2029 — after some lawmakers objected that savings wouldn’t materialize soon enough.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2025
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Much of Gaza’s population of over 2 million now relies on such aid after widespread destruction of agriculture and markets as well as a recent Israeli blockade of two and a half months.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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These metrics are simple, scalable, and better aligned with the ecological goals of regenerative agriculture.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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If there’s another deficit, as seems likely, candidates who spent the past year preaching frugality will fare better than those pushing profligacy.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
31 May 2025
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As many early retirees know, a little frugality can shave years off the timeline.—
Joseph Drups,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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An important manifestation of our professional leadership is the cultivation and incubation of professional talents.—
Mathew Scott,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2025
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Fundraising Management Tools Donor cultivation and fundraising essentials are key to any nonprofit.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Not only is the search for sustainable, long-lasting decor causing more consumers to look to their local thrift store, but there’s also the allure of adding timeless, worn, and unique pieces to the home.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 June 2025
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Becoming her own boss With the help of her father, Sullivan scoured local flea markets, antique malls and thrift stores for vintage charms and chains.—
Sophie Caldwell
Lauren Shamo,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
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“Husbandry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husbandry. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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