thumbs-up
Example Sentences
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Chase’s father climbed down from the tree and gave his son a thumbs-up sign, which Chase took to mean that he could continue with his renovation and maybe, just maybe, they could put the past behind them and get on with their lives.
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She looked back at Livingston, who gave her a thumbs-up.
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Margarita Aaron, the actor’s wife, told Fox News and TMZ on Monday that her husband is “making significant progress” in his recovery, making minor body movements including opening his eyes and giving a thumbs-up.
From Los Angeles Times
Door smiled and gave a thumbs-up.
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Coal gave him a thumbs-up and a smirk that was meant to indicate he was getting nowhere and could everyone please not ask about it.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.