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disapproval

[dis-uh-proo-vuhl] / ˌdɪs əˈpru vəl /


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The bill’s structure has earned the disapproval of the state bar association and drawn constitutional challenges.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

The decision was met with disapproval from some of Trump's fellow Republicans in Congress, and concern from other Eastern European countries wary of Russia.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Now residents pack the room to voice their disapproval of the data center.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Bass has been running for a second four-year term while seeking to overcome high disapproval numbers, with voters expressing dissatisfaction over her handling of housing production, homelessness and other issues.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

The others watch, grunting their disapproval: too small, too flimsy, an ugly thing to see.

From "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate




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