humane

Example Sentences

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But what was once accepted as the norm is now being questioned, with growing calls for humane working conditions and limits on daily hours.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

A humane technological order requires a robust civil society: universities, localities, entrepreneurs, churches, professional associations and especially families capable of exercising moral responsibility and cultivating virtue.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

"This is a matter we take very, ‌very seriously. It's a matter of humane treatment of civilians, and I can assure you that ⁠we are acting with ⁠absolute urgency," she told reporters.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Miranda supports a “system that is humane, fair and rooted in opportunity,” he wrote on his campaign website.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

I will always cherish the memory of the graduation ceremony in 2011, when the university presented me with an honorary doctorate of humane letters.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson