green light
Example Sentences
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Amazon-owned robotaxi service Zoox has been given the green light from federal regulators to begin charging customers for rides, a first for a company with a purpose-built autonomous vehicle that lacks conventional controls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
The U.A.E. might also need a green light, explicit or otherwise, from Russia and the U.S. that it could receive the S-400 without triggering a diplomatic crisis with either party.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
The UK government will shortly have to decide whether to give the green light to two oil fields – Rosebank and Jackdaw.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
A European Parliament committee had already given its green light but that approval was challenged and there was a call for an assembly vote.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
We cross Queens Boulevard, not rushing, stopping at the center island and waiting for the next green light, terrified of the racing cars.
From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar
