thumbs-down

Example Sentences

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“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

The media built him up, and as we saw in the Roman colosseum, the thumbs-up can quickly turn to thumbs-down.

From Slate • Sep. 4, 2024

I suggested calling Dad, but she gave that a quick thumbs-down, saying he was “too busy” for her.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx