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disapproval

[dis-uh-proo-vuhl] / ˌdɪs əˈpru vəl /


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In order to bypass any potential disapproval from their landlords, George and Mildred Roper, who also got their own spin-off TV series, the two women claim their flatmate Robin is gay.

From BBC Sep. 4, 2026

Censure is a public rebuke and is the most serious statement of disapproval short of expulsion.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

The billionaire investor, who worked with the treasury secretary at Soros Fund Management, voiced his disapproval of Bessent’s tactics in a strongly-worded oped published in the Wall Street Journal Monday.

From MarketWatch Aug. 25, 2026

Sheinbaum, writing on X early Saturday, expressed her disapproval of Rocha Moya’s decision to return as governor of northwestern state.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2026

As he was led away, the crowd chanted its disapproval, clamoring “More! More!”

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo




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