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
The Department of Justice and the Treasury subjected the question of whether the change could be made without congressional action to their gimlet-eyed scrutiny, and turned thumbs-down.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 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
“The content does not violate our advertising policies. However, users can mark any ad with a thumbs up or thumbs down to help manage their ads preferences.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2025
“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
At the Stadio Olimpico, where Wales had never previously lost, one could picture the Welsh Rugby Union bosses in the crowd getting ready to give the thumbs down.
From BBC ● Feb. 9, 2025
Ticket buyers also gave it a thumbs down, with a C+ CinemaScore.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 4, 2024
The dockers banged their thumbs down on their stopwatches.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
