green light

Example Sentences

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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

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

India’s Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories 500124 -1.04%decrease; red down pointing triangle was the first to get the green light from Canadian regulators for a generic injection, with Canada’s Apotex following suit days later.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Others were blazing with a strange green light that I knew well—Greek fire, which can burn even underwater.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan