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inhuman

[in-hyoo-muhn, -yoo-] / ɪnˈhju mən, -ˈju- /


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"Given the nature of the terminal and uncurable medical condition of Mr. Mladic and his short-term life expectancy, continued detention serves no legitimate purpose, and approaches inhuman treatment and punishment," his team argued.

From Barron's Aug. 27, 2026

But it also makes the history in which he took such a big part look banal and inhuman: Your historic emergency is his media opportunity.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

Kenya's President William Ruto defended the plan, saying he had received a request from the US to establish the centre and a refusal would be "inhuman".

From BBC Jun. 12, 2026

In the 1950s, the Court under Warren began to tighten the rules for denaturalization on the grounds that using it as punishment for certain acts was cruel and inhuman.

From Salon Apr. 26, 2026

She had no idea if those traditions would work on something so clearly inhuman.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo




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