humanitarianism

Example Sentences

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“I guessed that he wouldn’t be allowed to leave, but he was very confident that he would get to see her, because this was plain humanitarianism.”

From New York Times

"China, in the spirit of humanitarianism, has been trying to help the U.S. as best it can," spokesperson Wang Wenbin told a regular news briefing.

From Reuters

South Koreans accused Japan of lack of contrition and lack of humanitarianism.

From Washington Times

“The drug lord is more honest and more humane than those peddling fake humanitarianism.”

From Seattle Times

This echoes the theology of the religious right, which has turned its back on science, progress and humanitarianism because the Rapture may come at any moment.

From Salon