was husbanding
- past progressive of husband.
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
Lord Cadurcis did not choose to speak because he felt aggrieved, and his mother because she was husbanding her energies for the contest which she believed impending.
From Venetia by Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield
He was husbanding his great joy as she had husbanded the dark hours of the previous night that to her were golden.
From The Garden of Allah by Hichens, Robert Smythe
Bill was husbanding his resources; it was his habit.
From The Sweep Winner by Gould, Nat
He knew it himself and he was husbanding his failing strength as best he could.
From Play the Game! by Mitchell, Ruth Comfort
