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humane

[hyoo-meyn, yoo-] / hyuˈmeɪn, yu- /


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The Mexican government needs to allocate sufficient sums to the National Immigration Institute and the Mexican Commission for Refugee Assistance, the two institutions in charge of guaranteeing humane treatment for immigrants and, especially, potential refugees.

From Washington Post

“The president has the power under existing law to take action to enact safe and humane policies,” said Rep. Ilhan Omar, Minnesota Democrat.

From Washington Times

It’s humane but systems-focused, attentive to the importance of politics and especially markets in both ruining the climate and repairing it.

From New York Times

“I reject the idea that it is somehow ‘humane’ to affirm their confusion rather than to actually help them.

From Washington Times

Liberals believe the result is a profoundly better society — one that is more open, inclusive and humane.

From Washington Post