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humane

[hyoo-meyn, yoo-] / hyuˈmeɪn, yu- /


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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

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

It is exceptional because of the staff who understand the importance of hospitality and the scale of the space is humane.

From Los Angeles Times

Teams searching for an escaped capybara say they are closing in on her location, with humane traps now being used as part of efforts to bring her home.

From BBC

Even in the midst of such a pan, Mr. Rich insists on what he calls the “minimal, rock-bottom essential of art”—the “humane impulse” that generates empathy.

From The Wall Street Journal