thumbs-up
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Earlier this year, SpaceX’s request for a smaller expansion was given the thumbs-up.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026
“I get more thumbs-up than with any other car that I’ve had in my entire life.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
Some stopped him for pictures as he beamed down the camera and flashed a thumbs-up.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
“Whether it’s businesses or residents, we typically check with folks where the lighting is going to get the thumbs-up before we install anything.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026
You and me in front of Cinderella’s Castle at Disney World, then just you, giving Mom a thumbs-up in the line for Space Mountain.
From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy
"It seems to be getting the thumbs up on social media from Scotland fans but there has been a dispute about whether it is pink or orange," Husband told BBC Scotland News.
From BBC ● Mar. 24, 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
But in the video itself, the signs on Croydon's North End are in English, the cyclist has no balaclava and Caz is giving him the thumbs up after a friendly chat.
From BBC ● Feb. 21, 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
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
Along with 31 thumbs-ups, eight angry faces and several other emojis, the post got 24 comments.
From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2025
At last, I’ll be able to see everyone’s hearts and thumbs-ups.
From Slate ● Mar. 18, 2023
Driving a vehicle that garners that level of attention means lots of nods, thumbs-ups, and the brief conversation after parking in a public lot.
From The Verge ● Aug. 8, 2022
When the jurors were discharged and Guzman stood to leave the courtroom, the couple traded thumbs-ups.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 12, 2019
Thorn gave her two thumbs-ups and said it so cheerfully, Seven knew she meant it sincerely.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
