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as in compassionate
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
humane guards who treated the prisoners decently the Geneva conventions spelled out standards for the humane treatment of prisoners of war
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as in sympathetic
having or showing the capacity for sharing the feelings of another
the movie's humane depiction of people who are physically and mentally challenged
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Recent Examples of humane
Paula Goldman, chief ethical and humane use officer for Salesforce, agreed.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2024
The organization also advocates for humane sheltering, quality veterinary treatment and educating the general public about caring for dogs, according to its website.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
The dog that was left at the humane society, known as Brenda, had very distinct scarring on her back, officials at the humane society told WPVI.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
Figures compiled by the Shelter Animals Count, the national database for animal rescues, shelters and humane societies, show that last year 177,000 additional dogs and cats were in the U.S. shelter system compared with 2022.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2024
The organization also advocates for humane sheltering, quality veterinary treatment and educating the general public about caring for dogs, according to its website.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
The dog that was left at the humane society, known as Brenda, had very distinct scarring on her back, officials at the humane society told WPVI.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
Figures compiled by the Shelter Animals Count, the national database for animal rescues, shelters and humane societies, show that last year 177,000 additional dogs and cats were in the U.S. shelter system compared with 2022.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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Antwon was known for his sense of humor and kind heart, always lifting others up, while Mariana was an incredible soul—compassionate, driven, and full of dreams for her future.Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Agreeableness - some importance Typically for successful startups, someone among the co-founders is compassionate, cooperative, and considerate toward others.Melinda Elmborg, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Gabbard has been accused by public officials for voicing an anti-American agenda that hurts American interests, including blaming the U.S. for the war in Ukraine and being sympathetic to U.S. adversaries.Selina Wang, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
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Some members of that crowd remain skeptical of Gabbard especially due to her past remarks about the Ukraine war that were sympathetic to Moscow and echoed by Russian state media — which has also praised her selection.Al Weaver, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
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Indeed, megalomaniac philanthropy is benevolent narcissism at its best.Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Relatedly, the authors’ assertion that France, Germany, and the United Kingdom will consent to a united foreign policy direction defies logic: great-power peace in Europe is due to an overwhelming Pax Americana, not because its countries have suddenly become benevolent.Sumantra Maitra, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2024
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Zak Williams is remembering his father Robin Williams' kind and caring spirit.Erin Clack, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Being kind, caring, loyal and helpful also ranked among the top five most important ways to be remembered in the survey.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Humane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humane. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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