thumbs-up

Example Sentences

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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

“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

He said it was good to see Sinners get "this broad a series of accolades and thumbs up from across the whole industry".

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

He smiled, he pointed, he gave a thumbs up.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026

Some of the people on the street looked at me and nodded their head or gave me the thumbs up sign.

From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman