go-ahead

Example Sentences

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In the back-and-forth fourth quarter, the Lakers blinked first as Doncic missed a go-ahead jumper with 12 seconds left.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

After the Americans tied the score in the bottom of the eighth, reliever Garrett Whitlock surrendered a double to Eugenio Suárez in the ninth that plated the go-ahead run.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

The final investment decision on whether Hyphen's multi-billion-dollar project gets the go-ahead is due by the end of 2026.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Dillon Brooks led the Suns with 24 points but missed a potential go-ahead basket in the waning seconds as the Warriors, with star Stephen Curry sidelined by a sore knee, escaped with the win.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

I assured her, and raised my scalpel, waiting for Mr. Mams to give us the go-ahead.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam