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

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

But then I saw Mrs. Ivy sitting at her desk, looking disapproving, and I thought, Well, I will not give her the satisfaction.

From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo