green light

Example Sentences

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A whopping 96 percent of voters approved the strike call, meaning they have the green light to walk off the job at any time, with the World Cup due to open on Thursday.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

For the first time all season, Rojo gave him the green light to swing on a 3-0 count.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Colbert took the reins of Letterman’s comedy tradition once he received the green light from CBS to reclaim the aspects of his Comedy Central self.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

It is understood Arteta needed to be fully convinced before agreeing to target the Swede, but eventually gave the green light.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Compton received the green light from Bush and Conant to review and coordinate American research on fission.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik