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disapproval

[dis-uh-proo-vuhl] / ˌdɪs əˈpru vəl /


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"We must be very careful, because he has a positive side that benefits us but also a high disapproval rating," he said, alluding to polls showing that Brazilians are divided over the US president.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The vote was called early by Perez himself, in an attempt secure a renewed mandate following a period of on-field unrest and disapproval in the stands at the Santiago Bernabeu.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Her approval rating fell to about 25% in an AtlasIntel/Bloomberg poll conducted in late May, while disapproval approached 60%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The bill’s structure has earned the disapproval of the state bar association and drawn constitutional challenges.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

Twice in one day, Briony had caught the disapproval of the ward sister for running in the corridor, and on each occasion the reprimand was delivered tonelessly.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan




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