give a thumbs-up
Example Sentences
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Looking disconsolate as he tried to process the loss while sitting on his chair, Medvedev managed to give a thumbs-up to the crowd when they applauded his efforts.
From BBC • Jan. 28, 2024
Dye’s expression was sad — even his trademark mustache seemed to droop — but he managed to give a thumbs-up signal and offer a two-fingered Trojan salute as the crowd applauded.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2022
“Just to see him moving, just to see him give a thumbs-up on the way out — obviously, that helped a lot of us,” Edmunds told ESPN.
From Washington Post • Sep. 20, 2022
The characters are distinguishable only by girth and pompadour, and, during a “Rocky”-esque training montage, the seals master push-ups but struggle to give a thumbs-up.
From New York Times • Dec. 30, 2021
If the Swiss give a thumbs-up, the government may well ratchet up its anti-COVID efforts.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 26, 2021
