humane
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It made our technological world accessible, inclusive, and humane.
From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026
When World War I arrived, Galsworthy—like many humane Europeans of his generation who had believed that mass barbarism was becoming a thing of the past—was shattered.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Supporters of screening also say this method is more humane than requiring DSD athletes to suppress their natural testosterone levels, and will avoid the intense media scrutiny that some athletes have been exposed to.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
The statement said the agency was “committed to ensuring that all those in custody reside in safe, secure, and humane environments.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
A compassionate, humane approach to the problems of the urban poor must replace the punitive practices and policies that have multiplied the harms associated with poverty and racial oppression.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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