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Recent Examples of thumbs-up
Sioux Falls city leaders gave Smithfield Package Meat Corporation the thumbs-up on two major city council items.
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Dominik Dausch, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 17 Mar. 2026
Floating next to him in the clear blue water was fashion designer Gillett, 45, holding up the ring box and making a thumbs-up with her left hand.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 Mar. 2026
At a recent Mar-a-Lago gathering, a group of about 25 big money GOP donors gave the thumbs-up to Rubio over Vance, according to NBC News.
—Joe Battenfeld The Boston Herald, Arkansas Online, 16 Mar. 2026
The screenshot indicates the representative gave Davis’ response a thumbs-up.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
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Dominik Dausch, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 17 Mar. 2026
Floating next to him in the clear blue water was fashion designer Gillett, 45, holding up the ring box and making a thumbs-up with her left hand.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 Mar. 2026
At a recent Mar-a-Lago gathering, a group of about 25 big money GOP donors gave the thumbs-up to Rubio over Vance, according to NBC News.
—Joe Battenfeld The Boston Herald, Arkansas Online, 16 Mar. 2026
The screenshot indicates the representative gave Davis’ response a thumbs-up.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thumbs-up
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Ubwdu Lace Ballet Sneakers These sneakers feel like a subtle nod to the balletcore trend without going full costume.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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The first is a nod to Zao’s assembly-line counter setup, which is similar to the build-your-own concept used by Chipotle Mexican Grill.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2026
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White House officials are confident Warsh ultimately will meet the approval of the committee, where Republicans hold a 12-10 advantage.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps more significantly, Graham King, the producer, needed approval for the music from the Jackson estate, effectively giving it veto power over the project.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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On the streets, large crowds representing the country’s hard-line factions have rallied daily in support of the regime and against any agreement with Washington that would place Iran in a position of defeat.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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And there is talk about subsequent budget reconciliation bills before the end of this Congress, which could provide additional opportunities for Republicans to pursue tax and spending priorities that otherwise are unlikely to garner Democratic support.—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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Warsh views on independence In remarks he's scheduled to deliver to the committee at the hearing's start, Warsh issued a qualified endorsement of Fed independence.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Democratic front-runner was raking in endorsements from interest groups and democratic politicians.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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As a member of the banking committee, Tillis can prevent Warsh from being approved by the panel and having his nomination sent to the Senate floor for a full vote of the chamber.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2026
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The league unveiled the three leading vote getters for all of its individual awards Sunday.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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Even if the war is over, the country's already ailing economy now faces dire trouble — though sanctions relief and compensation are also in Iran's 10-point plan.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
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The longtime leader — whom critics accuse of undermining democracy and whose government has been reported to have worked closely with Moscow to undermine European sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine — has seen his support crumble over economic mismanagement and alleged corruption.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Following the ratification of the Boston Teachers Union 2024-2027 contract last April, retroactive pay for BPS employees soared to over $27 million in 2025, according to payroll data, compared to just $18,000 in 2024.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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Map of the Day Abolishing the Electoral College in the presidential election process entirely would require a constitutional amendment, which needs a supermajority in Congress and ratification of 38 states.—
Nancy Cook,
Bloomberg,
14 Apr. 2026
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While the heartbeat of the play remains with Caroline and Maddie, Rhea certainly earns our sympathy if not our approbation.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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His attorneys portrayed his accusers as Hollywood wannabes and hangers-on who willingly hooked up with him to court opportunity, then recast the encounters as crimes years later to collect settlement funds and #MeToo approbation.—
Jennifer Peltz,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2025
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“Thumbs-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thumbs-up. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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