humane
Example Sentences
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“Due to the severity of the injuries, the veterinarian recommended humane euthanasia, which was also supported by CDFW’s Wildlife Health Laboratory veterinarian,” wildlife officials said in the written statement.
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
“I will continue demanding transparency, accountability, and humane conditions that respect the dignity and rights of every person in immigration detention.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
This meant the industry operated for decades with no rules on humane husbandry and slaughter.
From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026
The supervision of visits also became more humane.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Vocabulary lists containing humane
100 SAT Words Beginning with "H"
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The Stranger
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