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inhumane

[in-hyoo-meyn, -yoo-] / ˌɪn hjuˈmeɪn, -ju- /


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Humanitarian groups have harshly criticized the transfers, saying they put migrants at risk of incarceration and inhumane treatment.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

“That was so outrageous and inhumane and a gut punch to the families,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

The second got more personal: “Someday, your children will come across your disgusting and inhumane question,” it read.

From Slate Aug. 18, 2026

"It was extremely small, completely inhumane for two men to be sharing," she said.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

The structure they created formed the basis of one of the harshest, most inhumane societies the world has ever known.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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