disapproving

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They can issue a resolution disapproving of the president’s conduct.

From Slate • Mar. 2, 2026

Tenor Glenn Seven Allen was a solid Guillot; Justin Lee Miller’s rolling bass supplied richness as the Count Des Grieux, the Chevalier’s disapproving father.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 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

The poll — conducted Aug. 11-17 with 4,950 registered voters interviewed — found 69% of likely California voters disapproved of Trump, with 62% strongly disapproving, while 29% approved of him.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2025

Work saves him—from disapproving eyes and his own angry thoughts.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman