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humane

[hyoo-meyn, yoo-] / hjuˈmeɪn, ju- /


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Drapatyi's support rests on years of military experience in post-Soviet Ukraine, his skills as field general and his reputation for being a humane and strong commander among the military.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

To justify their reforms, Khrushchev and later Mikhail Gorbachev claimed to be returning to true, humane Leninism.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 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

A new study has provided the first comprehensive estimate of koala numbers in the region and identified a humane, cost effective strategy to keep the population at sustainable levels.

From Science Daily Jun. 8, 2026

She decided to give me a month off Shakespeare to coach me, since developing the body as well as the mind, she said, was a humane and educational activity.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt




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