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inhumane

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


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The recording was met with disbelief in the South American country, with some describing the messaging as callous and inhumane.

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

Campaigners have claimed that the sentences could amount to inhumane and degrading treatment.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

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

Mrs. Malloy says Negro people came here to escape lynching and inhumane treatment.

From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson




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