green light

Example Sentences

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By the spring of 2025, senior DOJ officials had given the green light to proceed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

A whopping 96 percent of voters approved the strike call, meaning they have the green light to walk off the job at any time, with the World Cup due to open on Thursday.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 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

Prosecutors said the victim pressed his cell’s emergency call button, which turned on a green light outside his door and sent a series of pings to notify the guard on duty in the living area.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

A green light above the driver turns red.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell