disapprove
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Those who disapprove or try to ignore him have no effect.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 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
Several polls conducted since the bombing indicate that a majority of Americans disapprove of the military action.
From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2026
Who are you to approve or disapprove anybody or anything?
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
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Gladys’ marriage is the product of a financial arrangement brokered by Bertha, of which George disapproves.
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2025
Under the FDCPA, they cannot call you at work if they know your employer disapproves.
From Slate ● Aug. 16, 2024
There are some signs Mr Xi disapproves of the burgeoning alliance between two of his allies.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2024
If Jones disapproves of the maps, he could appoint a special master to redraw them for the court.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 7, 2023
But the frown isn’t personal: it’s the red dress she disapproves of, and what it stands for.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
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His father, Dr Augustine, says he initially disapproved of his son's social media profile.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 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
The meeting was a first step by Cahillane to get Kraft Heinz back on track with Berkshire—an original architect of the company that now disapproved of its direction.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
The Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll, which was taken before the court ruling, found that 57% of respondents disapproved of Trump’s managing of the economy, and 64% disapproved of his handling of tariffs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2026
Eunjoo loved the church and wanted to go every week, but their mother disapproved.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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Worryingly for Lula, the Datafolha poll showed 51 percent of voters disapproving of his performance.
From Barron's ● Apr. 24, 2026
They can issue a resolution disapproving of the president’s conduct.
From Slate ● Mar. 2, 2026
A December poll by KSTP-TV and SurveyUSA found Minnesota voters divided on Walz’s job performance, 48% approving and 48% disapproving.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 3, 2026
What we call "fussiness" with a disapproving tone, is often anxiety and sensitivity, says consultant counselling psychologist Dr Ritika Suk Birah.
From BBC ● Dec. 21, 2025
I must have looked disapproving, because she added, “Grow up, Mother. The world’s a big, tough, scary place—like you don’t know that.”
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
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