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disapproval

[dis-uh-proo-vuhl] / ˌdɪs əˈpru vəl /


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"We must be very careful, because he has a positive side that benefits us but also a high disapproval rating," he said, alluding to polls showing that Brazilians are divided over the US president.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Fernandes is not the first player in the current squad to have voiced disapproval towards a United great.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Bass has been running for a second four-year term while seeking to overcome high disapproval numbers, with voters expressing dissatisfaction over her handling of housing production, homelessness and other issues.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

A Washington Post-Schar School poll conducted unusually early showed a nearly even split in the governor’s approval and disapproval ratings.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

My face hardens into stone, and I feel myself assume my mother’s signature expression of disapproval.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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