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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Meanwhile, Love threw for 261 yards and a touchdown, and also ran in the go-ahead TD for the win.
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Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
The 2016 All-Star had a penchant for coming through in the clutch, earning 2018 ALCS MVP honors after tallying nine RBI in five games, including a grand slam in Game 3 and the go-ahead home run in Game 4.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
This one wasn’t settled until running back Kendrick Raphael’s 33rd carry of the night got him the final 2 of his 111 yards for the go-ahead touchdown.
—Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 30 Nov. 2025
Pinewood recently set out plans to launch a dedicated production hub to support filmmakers taking advantage of the UK government’s new indie film relief, while a separate studio in the Isle of Wight, which is backed by Independent Talent Group founder Duncan Heath, has just been given the go-ahead.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2025
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Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
The 2016 All-Star had a penchant for coming through in the clutch, earning 2018 ALCS MVP honors after tallying nine RBI in five games, including a grand slam in Game 3 and the go-ahead home run in Game 4.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
This one wasn’t settled until running back Kendrick Raphael’s 33rd carry of the night got him the final 2 of his 111 yards for the go-ahead touchdown.
—Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 30 Nov. 2025
Pinewood recently set out plans to launch a dedicated production hub to support filmmakers taking advantage of the UK government’s new indie film relief, while a separate studio in the Isle of Wight, which is backed by Independent Talent Group founder Duncan Heath, has just been given the go-ahead.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2025
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“The go-ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20go-ahead. Accessed 10 Dec. 2025.
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