thumbs-down

Example Sentences

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Japan and Australia have both given thumbs down.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

The Belarusian was unimpressed, aiming a sarcastic thumbs down at the umpire and offering a few choice words to her team, but she was able to reset quickly.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

“It does get better,” and now she assesses risks from activities and foods with a quick thumbs up or thumbs down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 27, 2025

Young visitors at the Vietnam Military History Museum posted photos of themselves next to the flag with deep frowns, thumbs down or middle fingers raised.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2025

Bull turned to Brannon and received a thumbs down signal.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy