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as in denied
to be unwilling to grant
the committee disapproved the proposal to allow casino gambling in the state
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as in refused
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
disapproved the first set of blueprints submitted by the firm
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Recent Examples of disapproved
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
Even so, Zaslav’s package failed to win shareholder support; 84% of those who voted in June disapproved, following a similar rejection a year before.
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Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
The poll, released June 18, showed that about 60% of Americans disapproved of how Trump has handled the economy, while 33% of Americans approved of the president's economic performance.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
As of late May, 69% of Californians disapproved of the president’s performance.
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Haley Parsley
june 12,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
The adviser recommended investment sales that resulted in a $50,000 capital gain tax bill, and their accountant disapproved.
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Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
The same poll found most respondents disapproved of how Trump has handled the war in Iran, with 54% strongly disapproving in addition to another 13% who somewhat disapproved.
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Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
An Ipsos survey cited by France 24 in late March found 58% of Americans disapproved of the strikes and 78% opposed to ground troops.
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Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
27 May 2026
YouGov polling last year for Issue One, a group advocating for more restrictions on money in politics, found that 73 percent of Democrats and 53 percent of Republicans disapproved of the Citizens United finding that corporations have the same free-speech rights as individual citizens.
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Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
Verb
Just last week, a Florida Politics poll showed Fort Lauderdale voters disapproved of her spending.
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Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
Even so, Zaslav’s package failed to win shareholder support; 84% of those who voted in June disapproved, following a similar rejection a year before.
—
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
The poll, released June 18, showed that about 60% of Americans disapproved of how Trump has handled the economy, while 33% of Americans approved of the president's economic performance.
—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
As of late May, 69% of Californians disapproved of the president’s performance.
—
Haley Parsley
june 12,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
The adviser recommended investment sales that resulted in a $50,000 capital gain tax bill, and their accountant disapproved.
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Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
The same poll found most respondents disapproved of how Trump has handled the war in Iran, with 54% strongly disapproving in addition to another 13% who somewhat disapproved.
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Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
An Ipsos survey cited by France 24 in late March found 58% of Americans disapproved of the strikes and 78% opposed to ground troops.
—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
27 May 2026
YouGov polling last year for Issue One, a group advocating for more restrictions on money in politics, found that 73 percent of Democrats and 53 percent of Republicans disapproved of the Citizens United finding that corporations have the same free-speech rights as individual citizens.
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Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disapproved
Adjective
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Eight were transported to a local hospital and four refused transport.
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The Yolo County Board of Supervisors rejected those findings.
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In May, the EEOC filed a discrimination lawsuit against the New York Times alleging discrimination against a white male employee, which the Times has rejected as politically motivated.
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The location for the bronze statue on the Wimbledon grounds hasn't been announced and Williams-Ellis declined to offer specifics about the pose.
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In doing so, Valdez, like fellow successful DSA New York Congressional candidate Avila Chevalier, declined to endorse Jeffries as minority leader or even Speaker if the Democrats take back the House.
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Jailbreaking involves persuading a model to ignore its safety rules and generate disallowed content.
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Then multiple states filed lawsuits alleging the agency failed to conduct proper environmental reviews, which DHS denied.
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The band had been denied the opportunity to perform during Haiti’s pre-World Cup friendly against Peru, despite the presence of a Peruvian band.
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Actual theater buildings were built in Hartford and elsewhere in the 1790s but couldn’t overcome the formidable opposition of those who still considered theater to be a highly objectionable artform.
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The list, however, does not provide images of the content that NPS found objectionable.
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The vetoed bills aimed to create a regulated retail market, new oversight bodies, public health and equity programs, and a rollout schedule for licensing, regulations, and enforcement.
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The vetoed money is just part of the more than $300 million in state spending Kemp blocked to help pay for a significant income tax cut lawmakers passed on the final day of the legislative session.
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Camping in an open setting during a thunderstorm is strongly discouraged.
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And most of all, don't get discouraged.
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“Disapproved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disapproved. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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