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

In March 2020, Fifa gave the green light to the southern city of Basra, meaning that, at last, crucial home games did not have to take place in Jordan, Malaysia, Iran and elsewhere.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Moises Razo had the green light on 3-0 count and delivers RBI single. 2-1 Bosco B5.

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

I turned over on my side, and my eyes fell on a small star-shaped green light on my floor.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio