disapproved

Example Sentences

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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 King warned, in a message recorded at Balmoral earlier this month, that his mother would have disapproved of the current state of the world.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

A Wall Street Journal poll found 58% of voters under 30 disapproved of the job Trump is doing as president.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

Nearly 60% of Americans said they disapproved of Kennedy’s management of HHS.

From Salon • Oct. 29, 2025

In the face of Mia’s kindness, she could not bear it if Mia disapproved of her.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng