humane
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The right mix of true and imagined can give the simplest of humane narratives — in this case, the possibility of renewal in an epidemic of hurt — a fresher chance to touch us.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
He added that "good pest controllers always, always kill them in a humane manner".
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Officials say the use of helicopters is humane and carried out with measures to protect the horses, while many animal welfare advocates claim it can lead to injury and even death.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
This meant the industry operated for decades with no rules on humane husbandry and slaughter.
From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026
Andrew Jackson was not an all-around nice guy who was sympathetic and humane to the enslaved people who worked for him.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
Vocabulary lists containing humane
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