thumbs-up

Example Sentences

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As one former senior official says: "Vetting is a process, not a point, it's not like a test you pass or fail - it's about managing risk, not big thumbs up or down."

From BBC • Apr. 18, 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

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 has a big grin, giving two thumbs up.

From Slate • Jan. 6, 2026

She lifted her head from her work and gave me the thumbs up.

From "Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key" by Jack Gantos