give the green light
Example Sentences
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They say that they are in a position to seize the tanker should the White House give the green light to proceed, more than 10 days into a pursuit that began around Venezuelan waters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 31, 2025
If Bitcoin can break above $90,000, that could give the green light to a more sustained recovery.
From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025
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
Reports suggest that Mr Scholz will only give the green light to the Leopards if the US President Joe Biden agrees to supply American Abrams tanks.
From BBC • Jan. 19, 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
