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disapprove

[dis-uh-proov] / ˌdɪs əˈpruv /


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Surveys taken since late summer indicate a majority of Texan Hispanic voters disapprove of the president.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

More than 57% of adults disapprove of the president’s job performance, according to the RealClearPolitics polling average, which is up from 50% a year ago.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026

Eighty-seven percent of Peruvians disapprove of the legislature, according to an Ipsos poll.

From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026

It’s not as if voters can go to the voting booth and show that they disapprove of this.

From Slate ● May 7, 2026

“What, you disapprove of my purse?” asked Lazlo, holding it up to show off its gaudy brooch to best advantage.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

Gladys’ marriage is the product of a financial arrangement brokered by Bertha, of which George disapproves.

From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2025

Regrettably, Loomer also disapproves of Means’ selection as surgeon general, in part due to her history of talking to trees.

From Slate ● May 10, 2025

There are some signs Mr Xi disapproves of the burgeoning alliance between two of his allies.

From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2024

First, the charter reforms would allow the commission to place ordinances on the ballot only if the council ignores its proposals altogether or disapproves them with zero amendments.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2024

Sometimes a group of countries disapproves of what another country is doing, and they refuse to trade or do business with that country until the situation improves.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez

Her literary career was delayed by more than a decade by the influence of Thomas Day, a family friend who disapproved of women publishing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

They definitely disapproved of our government violating due process: “We’re a country built on laws.”

From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026

He said many journalists "disapproved" of past coverage, but "could not ignore" instructions from higher-ups -- until they ceased in recent weeks.

From Barron's ● May 30, 2026

In the survey, 60% of respondents disapproved of the military strikes on Iran, while 35% approved.

From BBC ● Apr. 1, 2026

“We went to Jarabacoa,” Minerva reminded Manolo in a tight voice that suggested she disapproved of the reconciliation he was engineering.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez

He has no choice but to ask his neighbors for help, and weather the disapproving scowls of Clive, who suggests that Leo give him a key.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

“Please don’t do that to Graham,” Annie said, knowing about my boyfriend’s and my decision around marriage and clearly disapproving of the style of the dress.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

They can issue a resolution disapproving of the president’s conduct.

From Slate ● Mar. 2, 2026

When questioned, he claimed to be a US official before leaving to disapproving looks from locals, according to an AFP journalist at the scene.

From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026

His face was calm, the skin pale; his mouth was straight, neither smiling nor disapproving.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck


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