give the green light
Example Sentences
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Trump deferred to the Pentagon on when it was best to give the green light, a senior administration official said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026
If Bitcoin can break above $90,000, that could give the green light to a more sustained recovery.
From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025
Buses began operating from the new station five weeks ago but it took longer for safety authorities to give the green light to the new rail system.
From BBC • Oct. 12, 2024
The goal of tapping a connected device must be locating someone in real time, and the investigating judge in a case must give the green light.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 17, 2023
That would give the green light to countries such as Poland, which has said it wants to take such a step as part of a coalition.
From Reuters • Jan. 13, 2023
