humane

Example Sentences

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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

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 • Mar. 30, 2026

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 • Mar. 25, 2026

For the reasons discussed above, it came about that, of Marcus, Pertinax, and Alexander—who all lived decent lives, were lovers of justice, enemies of cruelty, humane, and kindly—all except Marcus came to a bad end.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli