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disapprove

[dis-uh-proov] / ˌdɪs əˈpruv /


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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

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

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

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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