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Recent Examples of thumbs-up
With the thumbs-up from her closest advisers, the state attorney interviewed Gosney a week later.
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Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
In a video captured by People, the Saturday Night Live alum was seen flashing a smile and a thumbs-up for the cameras, clearly feeling good.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
In a video captured by PEOPLE at the event, Davidson can be seen smiling and giving a thumbs-up for the cameras.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
An ambitious new supertall has now been given the thumbs-up to be constructed in the British capital that will match its exact height.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2024
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Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
In a video captured by People, the Saturday Night Live alum was seen flashing a smile and a thumbs-up for the cameras, clearly feeling good.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
In a video captured by PEOPLE at the event, Davidson can be seen smiling and giving a thumbs-up for the cameras.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
An ambitious new supertall has now been given the thumbs-up to be constructed in the British capital that will match its exact height.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thumbs-up
Noun
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The union declined to endorse a candidate for president, a move that many saw as an implicit nod to Trump.—
Tobias Burns,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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First lady Jill Biden’s outfit for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration Monday was a nod to bipartisan unity.—
Ty Gaskins,
WWD,
20 Jan. 2025
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With approval from the groom's mother, the table was saved for her family.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Washington — Senate Republicans are trudging through the process to confirm President Trump's picks for his Cabinet and top administration posts, facing delays by Democrats who are pushing back on their speedy approval.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2025
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Supervised injection sites not only save lives by preventing factual overdoses but also serve as gateways to critical support services, including addiction treatment and mental health care.—
Pradeep Thomas,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2025
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So far, the speaker has resisted fixing the problem despite clear support from her members and across City Hall in the mayor’s office.—
Bradley Tusk,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2025
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The big picture: Full-body scan startups aiming to detect early-signs of cancer or chronic conditions have soared in popularity among venture capitalists and received celebrity endorsements.—
Lucinda Shen,
Axios,
23 Jan. 2025
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If a celebrity appears in an ad for a product, would you be lured to potentially get the product simply due to the endorsement by the notable personality?—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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McConnell was joined by Sens. Susan Collins (R-ME) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) in opposing Hegseth on the final vote — prompting Vice President JD Vance to deliver the tiebreaking vote.—
Elaine Mallon,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
25 Jan. 2025
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Noem, a Republican, won confirmation in a 59-34 vote.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
25 Jan. 2025
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But Trump held off on wide-reaching tariffs and sanctions on Colombia after the country's president, Gustavo Petro, agreed to accept U.S. military aircraft deporting Colombian migrants.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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What to Know: Trump initially imposed 25% emergency tariffs and other sanctions in response to Colombia rejecting U.S. deportation flights.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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The Constitution was last amended in 1992 with the ratification of the 27th Amendment.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Prior to the ratification of the 20th Amendment, Inauguration Day was held in March.—
Michael Bartiromo,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 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 2 Feb. 2025.
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