husband
noun
a married man, especially when considered in relation to his partner in marriage.
was husbanding
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past progressiveof husband.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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The glimpse reminded voters that Davis, who was husbanding his resources for a late advertising push, was still in the race.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2026
They knew it meant that he was husbanding failing strength and was striving to avoid reopening his wound.
From The Daughter of a Magnate by Frank H. (Frank Hamilton) Spearman
Bill was husbanding his resources; it was his habit.
From The Sweep Winner by Nat Gould
He knew it himself and he was husbanding his failing strength as best he could.
From Play the Game! by Ruth Comfort Mitchell
The Bazalgettes led a very quiet life for the next fortnight, for Mrs. Bazalgette was husbanding invitations for Mr. Hardie's return.
From Love Me Little, Love Me Long by Charles Reade
