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humane

[hyoo-meyn, yoo-] / hyuˈmeɪn, yu- /


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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

They also say this method is more humane than requiring transgender or DSD athletes to suppress their natural testosterone levels, and will avoid the intense media scrutiny that some athletes have been subjected to.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

For McBride and others like him, it’s a disappointing setback that follows years of pressing Washington to make air transit just a bit more decent and humane.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

On the surface, Matt read, nothing could have seemed more humane.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer