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

Tante Bep, with her perpetual, disapproving scowl, was the oldest of the aunts and the one we children liked least.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom