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Recent Examples of thumbs-up
That same month, the European Commission gave it the thumbs-up, noting that the transaction does not pose any significant anti-competitive concerns.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025
In the picture, a slightly wary — but still smirking — Ronson lies back in a hospital gown while giving the camera a thumbs-up.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Apr. 2025
The media-shy company announced the change on its Instagram account, where a lot of fans offered their thumbs-up.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 25 Mar. 2025
The tour through Rome's historic center came after Francis made his first appearance in five weeks to give a thumbs-up and brief blessing from a hospital balcony.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025
In the picture, a slightly wary — but still smirking — Ronson lies back in a hospital gown while giving the camera a thumbs-up.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Apr. 2025
The media-shy company announced the change on its Instagram account, where a lot of fans offered their thumbs-up.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 25 Mar. 2025
The tour through Rome's historic center came after Francis made his first appearance in five weeks to give a thumbs-up and brief blessing from a hospital balcony.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thumbs-up
Noun
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So, any sort of guest director is directing it in a nod to a style that is so defined and buoyant and effective, that there’s things embedded into the DNA.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
8 May 2025
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With many in the crowd decked out in formal Indian attire or the signature saffron of Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party, the event kicked off in a football stadium with a Sikh blessing, boisterous bhangra dancing and, in a nod to local customs, cheerleaders in cowboy hats.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
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Across the board, the majority of polls show Trump's approval hovering between 30 percent and 40 percent, with disapproval frequently exceeding 60 percent.—
Mark Weinstein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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Similarly, his approval is down to 14% from 19% among Black voters, and down to 29% from 47% among Asian American voters — a particularly large drop that could be attributed to a small sample size for the subgroup, Kiley said.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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At a press conference announcing the move, Van Hollen said his support for Abrego Garcia is about due process and the Supreme Court’s order to facilitate his return.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Right now, the bills are working their way through Senate and Assembly committees on their way to the floor and have received resounding support from lawmakers so far.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
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With endorsements from Apollo 11 Astronaut Buzz Aldrin and ESA British Astronaut Tim Peake.—
Josh Dury,
Space.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Bezos' newspaper did not issue an endorsement in the last election.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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One vote is expected the first day, then two each morning and two each afternoon until a candidate claims the two-thirds majority.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Superintendent Theresa Plascencia, acting as secretary pro tem, said the first person with four votes would be elected.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2025
Noun
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That's why pressure on Russia is needed -- strong, additional sanctions that actually work.—
Dragana Jovanovic,
ABC News,
3 May 2025
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Under the plan, gang members and their enablers would face criminal sanctions, including possible imprisonment in El Salvador’s maximum-security prison, a senior administration official told the Herald at the time.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2025
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The introduction of the income tax in 1913, following the ratification of the 16th Amendment, drastically shifted the landscape of America’s fiscal infrastructure.—
Michelle Mbekeani,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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In the Federal Judiciary Act of 1789, which created lower federal courts following the ratification of the Constitution, Congress gave immediate power to the federal courts to issue habeas corpus relief.—
Andrea Seielstad,
The Conversation,
22 Apr. 2025
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On the floor, Biles’ every routine Tuesday received a studied silence, and every landing received raucous approbation.—
Brendan Quinn,
The Athletic,
30 July 2024
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But where the standard Meyers heroine would fuss herself into a fugue state of approbation, Anne remains oddly unruffled.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
29 June 2024
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“Thumbs-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thumbs-up. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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