green light

Example Sentences

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South Korea's parliament on Thursday gave the green light for an investigation into ballot paper shortages that disrupted municipal elections this month and fuelled political tensions.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 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 pale light and a green light alternated in his eyes as he spoke.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien