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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On Saturday, Schmitt hit the go-ahead home run in a 6-2 win over the Marlins.
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CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
However, video review showed Ingvartsen’s shoulder was offside and the go-ahead goal was wiped.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
During a scrum in front of the Wild’s goal, the Stars’ captain had his stick lifted by defenseman Brock Faber in a savvy move designed to keep Benn from deflecting in the go-ahead goal.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
On Saturday, Schmitt hit the go-ahead home run in a 6-2 win over the Marlins.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
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CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
However, video review showed Ingvartsen’s shoulder was offside and the go-ahead goal was wiped.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
During a scrum in front of the Wild’s goal, the Stars’ captain had his stick lifted by defenseman Brock Faber in a savvy move designed to keep Benn from deflecting in the go-ahead goal.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
On Saturday, Schmitt hit the go-ahead home run in a 6-2 win over the Marlins.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
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“The go-ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20go-ahead. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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