Examples of green light in a Sentence
we were given the green light to use the town commons for our fund-raiser
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The joint statement from September suggested the US gives Japan a tacit green light to intervene in currency markets during times of excess volatility.
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Erica Yokoyama, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
Naturally, there are certain days of the year that stand out as green lights, but aside from the notable transits ahead, read on for the luckiest days of the year in 2026.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Following a green light from its school board, East Aurora School District 131 is beginning the process of starting up middle school tackle football, with the goal of debuting a program next fall.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
The concept of Heated Rivalry bounced between HBO and Netflix in Australia, Canada and Hollywood before gaining its green light.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
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Erica Yokoyama, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
Naturally, there are certain days of the year that stand out as green lights, but aside from the notable transits ahead, read on for the luckiest days of the year in 2026.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Following a green light from its school board, East Aurora School District 131 is beginning the process of starting up middle school tackle football, with the goal of debuting a program next fall.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
The concept of Heated Rivalry bounced between HBO and Netflix in Australia, Canada and Hollywood before gaining its green light.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Green light.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/green%20light. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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