approval rating
noun
: a rating based on a percentage of people (as voters) who think someone (as a politician) is doing a good job
The governor's approval rating is going up.
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Since taking the helm on October 1, Ishiba’s approval rating has fallen almost as rapidly as the yen.
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William Pesek, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Trump's approval rating may take a bigger hit if more of his Cabinet nominees fall through, or if his tumultuous relationship with Elon Musk takes further turns.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Freeland’s resignation comes as the prime minister’s approval rating has dropped significantly, with concerns about immigration and inflation.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
The working theory: Remember, Trump treats the markets as his approval rating.
—Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
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William Pesek, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Trump's approval rating may take a bigger hit if more of his Cabinet nominees fall through, or if his tumultuous relationship with Elon Musk takes further turns.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Freeland’s resignation comes as the prime minister’s approval rating has dropped significantly, with concerns about immigration and inflation.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
The working theory: Remember, Trump treats the markets as his approval rating.
—Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Approval rating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/approval%20rating. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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