thumbs up

Example Sentences

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"How was the route, guys?" a man asked in one clip, as someone at the back of the lorry gave a thumbs-up.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Margarita Aaron, the actor’s wife, told Fox News and TMZ on Monday that her husband is “making significant progress” in his recovery, making minor body movements including opening his eyes and giving a thumbs-up.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

Hato's half-volley from just inside the area whistled into the top corner, earning the teenage defender a thumbs-up from Rosenior.

From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026

Want its thumbs-up for a CEO’s pay package?

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

“Ready to get this show on the road?” she says, shooting me a thumbs-up.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott