the go-ahead
noun
: permission to do something
We've finally been given the go-ahead for the project.
The company received/got the go-ahead to manufacture the new drug.
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George Springer has also had a strong postseason, including hitting the go-ahead three-run home run in Game 7.
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Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Three plays later, running back Raleek Brown powered in from the 1, the go-ahead touchdown.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Webb then carried 10 yards to the 2 before scoring the go-ahead TD.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
Tommy Edman followed with a single through the middle to drive in the go-ahead run.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
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Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Three plays later, running back Raleek Brown powered in from the 1, the go-ahead touchdown.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Webb then carried 10 yards to the 2 before scoring the go-ahead TD.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
Tommy Edman followed with a single through the middle to drive in the go-ahead run.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
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