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disapproval

[dis-uh-proo-vuhl] / ˌdɪs əˈpru vəl /


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Feeling disapproval at home, Grace, the hotline activist, moved into a house a couple of miles away in 2020, throwing parties and having friends over to watch soccer matches.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

Noem was the public face of that disapproval, strutting forward with arrogance in the face of public censure, a veritable clown show of ineptitude.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

However, Jeffries’ disapproval did not deter seven Democratic representatives from supporting the bill.

From Salon • Jan. 22, 2026

The president has made no secret of his disapproval of Powell, criticizing him repeatedly for not supporting more aggressive interest rate cuts.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

Her voice is controlled, but disapproval wraps her words.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam