thumbs up

Example Sentences

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"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

She flashed two thumbs up to her coaching team before dropping in.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 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 smiled, he pointed, he gave a thumbs up.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026

Will backed the car, turned it around, looked out the window to give them the thumbs up signal, and drove away.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt