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inhumane

[in-hyoo-meyn, -yoo-] / ˌɪn hyuˈmeɪn, -yu- /


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A longtime executive in animal welfare services was named by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Friday to oversee the city’s animal shelters, which have been criticized for overcrowding and inhumane treatment of animals.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

One point that Trump officials, lawmakers and advocates for Afghan allies agree on: Keeping Afghans trapped in Camp As Sayliyah in perpetuity is inhumane.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The lawmakers worry that the rush to build the facilities could “exacerbate” the same inhumane conditions at some ICE centers.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

But some animal welfare campaigners said culling was inhumane and not effective in the long term.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

They slept in separate bedrooms because my uncle's snoring was so loud it was inhumane.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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