green light

Example Sentences

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If workers get the green light for a couple of extra days working from home, in all likelihood it would be coming from their immediate managers instead of the company’s top leaders.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The BBC has spoken to several Ukrainian drone companies who say they have been approached by Gulf states for help, but have not yet been given the green light by the government in Kyiv.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

A green light and a red light at the same intersection.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Lawmakers in the EU parliament's civil liberties committee gave it their green light Wednesday, paving the way for approval by the full assembly on March 26.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Then, out of nowhere, it happened again: a bright flash of green light.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth