green light

Example Sentences

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In late March, EU lawmakers gave their green light to the bloc's tariff deal with Trump, but with conditions.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Christopher said that he and his fellow leads bonded during the process of working on the script once the production was given the green light.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

He can dole out favors, such as access to a vacation beach house or the green light to open a nightclub, relatives said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

In our video call with Mr Explosive, he appears silhouetted and flanked by red and green light, the colours of the Iranian flag.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

The green light from the floor makes his dark skin look turquoise.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer