thumbs-up

Example Sentences

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She flashed two thumbs up to her coaching team before dropping in.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 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 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 has a big grin, giving two thumbs up.

From Slate • Jan. 6, 2026

Will backed the car, turned it around, looked out the window to give them the thumbs up signal, and drove away.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt