disapproving

Example Sentences

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But gasoline is approaching $4 a gallon, interest rates have nudged up 50 basis points, and opinion polls are disapproving.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 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

A slight majority of poll respondents, or 52%, said they disapproved of the new restriction, with 17% strongly disapproving of it.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2025

The shifting light catches and releases the brightness of his shirt, the grey of his hair, illuminating the disapproving glare on his face as he watches the Carousel over his daughter’s shoulder.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern