thumbs-up

Example Sentences

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Jones was in the arena conducting an interview with the Netflix broadcast team when he received the challenge and gave a thumbs up amid the crowd’s cheers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

According to the Associated Press, Bryant flashed a thumbs up to a person in the courtroom before leaving.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

As one former senior official says: "Vetting is a process, not a point, it's not like a test you pass or fail - it's about managing risk, not big thumbs up or down."

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

“Why in the world would we give a seal of approval or a thumbs up to make you the largest behemoth on the planet related to content?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

I look at Gabi and give her a thumbs up.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler