humane

Example Sentences

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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

Magyar's promise to build "a more humane, efficient country" resonates with all those fed up with the governing party, especially the young.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 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

“I don’t know, but my guess is that they would want that to be hopeful and humane, to be something that brings us all to a greater understanding of one another and to some peace.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

In one of them, quite long, he invited him to join in a campaign to make war more humane.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez