give the green light
Example Sentences
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By the time you're heading for your kip on Saturday night, a drastic influx of people might be inclined to give the green light to carving Hearts' name on the Scottish Premiership trophy.
From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2026
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
A weakening labor market and a slowdown in inflation give the green light for more rate cuts.
From Barron's ● Dec. 18, 2025
The Commission’s recommendation will be discussed by EU member countries who must give the green light before the executive arm can start negotiations with the UK.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 18, 2024
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
