disapproval
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She stopped in the middle of the woods during a walk, looked with disapproval at my light jacket, and threw her hands up in mock confusion, surveying the snow-encrusted pines.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
The Senate and House would need to adopt a joint resolution of disapproval by a two-thirds veto proof majority to stop it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
The billionaire investor, who worked with the treasury secretary at Soros Fund Management, voiced his disapproval of Bessent’s tactics in a strongly-worded oped published in the Wall Street Journal Monday.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
Sheinbaum, writing on X early Saturday, expressed her disapproval of Rocha Moya’s decision to return as governor of northwestern state.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
“You’re supposed to be shelving the medical journals for Brother Ifechi,” he croaked, voice full of disapproval.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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