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humane

[hyoo-mayn, yoo-] / hjuˈmeɪn, ju- /


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Rosval, trying to build kitchens in which creativity and humane working conditions reinforce, rather than contradict, one another.

From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026

"Ultimately this was a tremendous debut performance from the new mistress of meringue, showing a side of Nigella we have not seen before: quirky, commanding, funny – but also humane," she concluded.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

It will prove to be humane and better for business.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

The sanctuary’s mission is to conserve and protect the world’s wild cat populations and, sometimes, in partnership with zoos and other humane wildlife facilities, it breeds certain species.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026

“It will be more humane for the draccus and safer for us.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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