Examples of thumbs-up in a Sentence
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Reuters reports that a majority of shareholders gave the transaction a thumbs-up, though a vote tally wasn’t yet available.
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Melvin Backman, Quartz, 28 May 2024
Once there, Trump spent most of his time hanging out with NASCAR team owner Richard Childress and didn’t publicly address the crowd or do anything much other than smile for photos and flash a lot of thumbs-up signs.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2024
After the House vote in April, Congressman Bill Pascrell (D., N.J.) circulated a picture of himself, wearing a Ukrainian flag and a grin, and giving a thumbs-up.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 20 May 2024
Earnings per share also inched up towards $2, offering shareholders another reason to give management the thumbs-up.
—Byeleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 May 2024
Inside the 'Awkward Scene' When Kate Middleton and Prince William Arrived Late to King Charles' Coronation
A flypast by the Royal Air Force soared over the palace and the pilot gave a thumbs-up, as audio from Tom Cruise rang out.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024
In general, the street must experience 1,000 to 4,000 vehicles a day, at least 15% of them have to significantly speed (33 mph or more on a 25-mph street), and a petition must be circulated with 67% or more of the block residents giving the project a thumbs-up.
—Jim Radcliffe, Orange County Register, 19 Apr. 2024
The thumbs-up philosophy has an origin story The image of the Vault Boy giving a thumbs-up has become an iconic symbol of the Fallout games, and fans of the franchise have often wondered about the origin behind it.
—Keith Langston, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
Many investors have responded positively to the changes, as evidenced by Citi’s stock popping almost 15% year-to-date — and a thumbs-up from the Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffett.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2024
Melvin Backman, Quartz, 28 May 2024
Once there, Trump spent most of his time hanging out with NASCAR team owner Richard Childress and didn’t publicly address the crowd or do anything much other than smile for photos and flash a lot of thumbs-up signs.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2024
After the House vote in April, Congressman Bill Pascrell (D., N.J.) circulated a picture of himself, wearing a Ukrainian flag and a grin, and giving a thumbs-up.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 20 May 2024
Earnings per share also inched up towards $2, offering shareholders another reason to give management the thumbs-up.
—Byeleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 May 2024
Inside the 'Awkward Scene' When Kate Middleton and Prince William Arrived Late to King Charles' Coronation
A flypast by the Royal Air Force soared over the palace and the pilot gave a thumbs-up, as audio from Tom Cruise rang out.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024
In general, the street must experience 1,000 to 4,000 vehicles a day, at least 15% of them have to significantly speed (33 mph or more on a 25-mph street), and a petition must be circulated with 67% or more of the block residents giving the project a thumbs-up.
—Jim Radcliffe, Orange County Register, 19 Apr. 2024
The thumbs-up philosophy has an origin story The image of the Vault Boy giving a thumbs-up has become an iconic symbol of the Fallout games, and fans of the franchise have often wondered about the origin behind it.
—Keith Langston, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
Many investors have responded positively to the changes, as evidenced by Citi’s stock popping almost 15% year-to-date — and a thumbs-up from the Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffett.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Thumbs-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thumbs-up. Accessed 9 Jun. 2024.
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