disapprove
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Those who disapprove or try to ignore him have no effect.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
Eighty-seven percent of Peruvians disapprove of the legislature, according to an Ipsos poll.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
It’s not as if voters can go to the voting booth and show that they disapprove of this.
From Slate ● May 7, 2026
Twenty-six percent of Americans who voted for him in 2024 disapprove of how he’s handling the war in Iran, as do 29% of Republicans, according to a Fox News survey in late March.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
I think she’s paranoid that they secretly disapprove of her.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
Gladys’ marriage is the product of a financial arrangement brokered by Bertha, of which George disapproves.
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2025
There are some signs Mr Xi disapproves of the burgeoning alliance between two of his allies.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2024
If Jones disapproves of the maps, he could appoint a special master to redraw them for the court.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 7, 2023
‘Barbie’ star Ryan Gosling has a message for anyone who disapproves of his casting as Ken: ‘Like you ever thought about Ken before this?’
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2023
A few days after he’s settled them all in, Vincent receives a visitor who vehemently disapproves and threatens to divulge all to Dorus and Anna.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
They definitely disapproved of our government violating due process: “We’re a country built on laws.”
From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026
A Pew Research survey in June 2025, external, before the TPS provision was withdrawn from Haitians, suggested 39% of Americans supported the ending of TPS but 59% disapproved.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
He said many journalists "disapproved" of past coverage, but "could not ignore" instructions from higher-ups -- until they ceased in recent weeks.
From Barron's ● May 30, 2026
The meeting was a first step by Cahillane to get Kraft Heinz back on track with Berkshire—an original architect of the company that now disapproved of its direction.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
It was the only compliment I ever gave him, because I disapproved of him from beginning to end.
From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
“Please don’t do that to Graham,” Annie said, knowing about my boyfriend’s and my decision around marriage and clearly disapproving of the style of the dress.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Note: Net approval is share approving minus disapproving.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 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
“Your little brother,” he gave Prosper a disapproving look, “broke it last time.”
From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke
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