thumbs-down
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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
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
Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar — who has occasionally written articles for The Times — also gave the “bias meter” a thumbs-down.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 15, 2024
I gave that motherly suggestion a quick thumbs-down.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
Footage showed Pollock goading fans from the upper windows, giving them a thumbs down, sticking out his tongue and waving and shushing.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
Japan and Australia have both given thumbs down.
From Salon ● Mar. 19, 2026
“It does get better,” and now she assesses risks from activities and foods with a quick thumbs up or thumbs down.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2025
Young visitors at the Vietnam Military History Museum posted photos of themselves next to the flag with deep frowns, thumbs down or middle fingers raised.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2025
Bull turned to Brannon and received a thumbs down signal.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
