- present participle of disapprove.
disapproving
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His hard-line immigration policies have proven to be particularly unpopular, with six in 10 residents disapproving of his actions, according to the survey, a stark contrast to the county’s historical stance on the issue.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
Worryingly for Lula, the Datafolha poll showed 51 percent of voters disapproving of his performance.
From Barron's ● Apr. 24, 2026
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
“Girls, behave yourselves,” said Zafoona, casting them a weary disapproving glance.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
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