thumbs-down

Example Sentences

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Asking around in recruiting circles, I heard about a man whose candidacy was doomed by a thumbs-down from his stepmother, who worked in the same industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“Yes, it does carry weight,” Ali said, and the thumbs-down recommendation “can literally cripple our ability to pass this bond.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

If a product - say Viennese-style sausages from Kostelecké uzeniny or sliced bread from Penam - belongs to an Agrofert company, a thumbs-down symbol appears.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025

He doesn’t see fit to weigh in beyond offering a thumbs-down emoji.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2025

Shawn stepped forward to inspect the egg, and my head rang with Mom would be so disappointed in me—but then he gave a thumbs-down.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller