thumbs-up

Example Sentences

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While being couriered to the airport, some British passengers - clad in blue PPE - waved and gave thumbs up as they drove past the assembled media.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

“Give a thumbs up if you think he should tell his friend,” Collins later urges the crowd.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

The FDA blessed its trial design, and agency staffers gave Moderna a thumbs up to apply for approval last August based on the results.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

He has a big grin, giving two thumbs up.

From Slate • Jan. 6, 2026

They waved and gave me the thumbs up sign.

From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman