give the green light
Example Sentences
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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
"Somebody has to persuade Mr Sisi to give the green light for a process that will release Alaa. The only person who can do that is Mr Starmer, the prime minister".
From BBC ● Feb. 10, 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
Scholz has so far neither said he would give the green light nor if he would send tanks from Germany.
From Reuters ● Jan. 24, 2023
