husbanding 1 of 2

noun

Definition of husbandingnext
as in managing

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husbanding

2 of 2

verb

present participle of husband
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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  1. conserving
  2. saving
  3. conservation
Verb
  • The holidays offer a unique opportunity to engage children in hands-on activities like crafting decorations from recycled materials, choosing sustainable gifts, and conserving energy with eco-friendly lighting, which make sustainability relatable and actionable.
    Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • During the summer and early fall, when the Hudson Bay ice melts, polar bears often remain on land, fasting and conserving energy until the sea ice refreezes in winter.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of conserving
Noun
  • While an initial investment is required, colocation can lead to significant long-term cost savings.
    Mark Mahle, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Those initiatives have long been advocated by economists as the population ages, and households squirrel away savings to cover fees in case of a medical emergency.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of saving
Noun
  • This data challenges the notion that protecting nursery areas alone is sufficient for safeguarding young sharks, pointing to the need for broader conservation measures that account for their wide-ranging movements.
    Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Joe Liebezeit is a staff scientist and avian conservation manager of Portland Audubon Society.
    Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of conservation
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