green light

Example Sentences

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Rogers: Hopefully, they give us the green light.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Colbert took the reins of Letterman’s comedy tradition once he received the green light from CBS to reclaim the aspects of his Comedy Central self.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

Elon Musk is still waiting for Chinese officials to green light the car company’s Full Self-Driving technology.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

“This time around the green light has been fully given to a younger generation to put this content out. And they are using global pop culture to do so,” said Bajoghli.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Mother’s computer was on, the screen saver casting a green light over the living room.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover