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inhumane

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


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President Lee Jae Myung had expressed outrage "by this inhumane and disgraceful conduct" on X amid the backlash.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

Immigration attorneys and advocates are accusing Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials of retaliating against detainees taking part in hunger strikes over inhumane conditions at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

That quote was also cited by Nowak's family, who called his treatment by police "inhumane and degrading" and the force has apologised.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

“I’m deeply disturbed by reports of the poor conditions at Delaney Hall. Unsafe, inhumane and unconstitutional living conditions are completely unacceptable,” Sherrill said in a statement.

From Salon • May 30, 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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