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had been husbanding
  • past perfect progressive of husband.

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She had been husbanding her own misery, shaping it, making of it an art and a Way.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison

At the seventh round some, who had been husbanding their strength, let out, and, passing others with great ease, came close upon the heels of Gunrig and Bladud.

From The Hot Swamp by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)

He had been husbanding his water supply, and early the second evening we watered the herd to its contentment from a single shaded pool.

From A Texas Matchmaker by Adams, Andy