humane
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But despite decades of visioning, the buildings are still not connected in a meaningful, humane way.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
Colonel Trinh Tung Lam, part of the project's command team, said their task was not easy, but it was the "right" time for this "most special and humane" effort.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
What my research has shown is that lethal injection, from the start, wasn’t so much about a humane execution as a humane-looking execution.
From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2026
Abatement work has exploded in recent years as a more humane alternative to poisoning or killing the birds, Coulson said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
“I know. Sometimes the most humane thing to do can feel like the hardest. But it’s what’s right. Bring the kitten into the barn when you’re ready and we’ll take care of it together.”
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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