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Recent Examples of thumbs-up
An ambitious new supertall has now been given the thumbs-up to be constructed in the British capital that will match its exact height.
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Adam Williams, New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2024
Bobby had given me and my husband, Rob, the thumbs-up sign and a huge grin upon taking off from the glamping-style retreat.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024
There’s also this: Posting your kids to Facebook or Instagram basically gives Meta the thumbs-up for using those images to train their AI models.
—Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Posting your kids to Facebook or Instagram basically gives Meta the thumbs-up for using those images to train its AI models.
—Kim Komando, Fox News, 26 Nov. 2024
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Adam Williams, New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2024
Bobby had given me and my husband, Rob, the thumbs-up sign and a huge grin upon taking off from the glamping-style retreat.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024
There’s also this: Posting your kids to Facebook or Instagram basically gives Meta the thumbs-up for using those images to train their AI models.
—Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Posting your kids to Facebook or Instagram basically gives Meta the thumbs-up for using those images to train its AI models.
—Kim Komando, Fox News, 26 Nov. 2024
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The largest work is Lashed to the Mast, a nod to Odysseus’s plan to hear the sirens’ call without being lured to his death.Grace Edquist, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
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Although this name has different meanings depending on its origins, many believe the Spanish version of the name is a combination of the names ‘Maria’ and ‘Isabel’ and is a nod to religious devotion.Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 7 Jan. 2025
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While these numbers underscore real risks, implementing these warnings would require Congressional approval.Jessica Dupuy, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Biden’s approval of the controversial Willow oil drilling project in Alaska draws into question the country’s commitment to a transition to clean energy while there is still money to be made in fossil fuels.Matt Reynolds, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
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Congress passed the divest-or-ban legislation targeting TikTok last year with solid bipartisan support and it was signed into law by President Biden.Todd Spangler, Variety, 14 Jan. 2025
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In the Legislature, some of DeSantis’ allies were quick to show their support for the governor, putting them at odds with their chamber’s leadership.Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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Loading your audio article Osceola Sheriff Marcos Lopez pushed back Thursday against his placement on a list of untrustworthy law enforcement officers, saying the move by former State Attorney Andrew Bain was revenge for not offering his endorsement in November’s election.Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
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Authentic customer endorsements and content are beneficial to the brand and should be reflected in existing loyalty frameworks, given that 77% of consumers are more likely to engage with content that feels genuine and relatable.Manu Mathew, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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The district did not respond to a request for comment about why there were just six members of the full seven-member body at Friday’s board meeting and why two 6-0 votes were held.Ikram Mohamed, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
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Republicans control the Senate, 53-47, and nominees are confirmed by a majority vote.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Trump has named a number of China hard-liners among his Cabinet picks, including Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., his nominee for secretary of state, who is under Chinese government sanctions over his criticism of the crackdown on dissent in the Chinese territory of Hong Kong.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Iran may be forced to make compromises — like scaling back or dropping support for proxies — in exchange for sanctions relief.Greg Myre, NPR, 16 Jan. 2025
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Carter's presidential victories included arranging the Camp David Accords that established a peace agreement between Egypt and Israel, the ratification of the Panama Canal treaties, and the normalization of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and China.Jacob Knutson, Axios, 29 Dec. 2024
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All President Biden has to do is tell the national archivist to sign it, a no-brainer to those in favor of ratification.Amy Shoenthal, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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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 20 Jan. 2025.
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