disapproving

Example Sentences

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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 found 61% of Californians disapproved of the change, with 43% strongly disapproving of it, while 36% approved of it, with 21% strongly approving of it.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2025

Tante Bep, with her perpetual, disapproving scowl, was the oldest of the aunts and the one we children liked least.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom