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

Tesla Energy Ventures received the go-ahead to provide electricity to domestic and nondomestic consumers in England, Scotland and Wales, but not Northern Ireland.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

The Barbican Centre is to get a £231m overhaul after plans to upgrade the Grade II listed arts venue were given the go-ahead.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 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

Mike gave us the go-ahead to resume our ascent, and Ang Dorje and I started climbing as fast as we could in order to warm ourselves.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer