green light
Example Sentences
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"Alongside yesterday's softer inflation figures and the tentative agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, this gives the Bank of England the final green light to vote for a hold this afternoon."
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
Although decriminalization has provided key protections for street vendors, some jurisdictions took it as a green light to put more restrictions on the practice, Wood said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
By the spring of 2025, senior DOJ officials had given the green light to proceed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
That came hours before parliament gave the green light to a legislative amendment that expands the bank's mandate to include responsibility for economic growth, but also allows lawmakers to evaluate its performance.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
It’s a green light and we ride on, finally reaching Pluto minutes later.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
