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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Rob Hansen had six goals for Los Alamitos (15-4) and Tommy Argenzio scored two goals including the go-ahead goal.
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Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Postgame, Massey and Quatraro applauded Kolek’s poise, especially after the go-ahead home run.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Matt Olson hit the go-ahead homer in the ninth, Bryce Elder pitched six strong innings, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 on Tuesday night.
—CBS News, 6 May 2026
Last week, Polanco got the go-ahead to begin a running progression and has been able to run four times.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026
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Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Postgame, Massey and Quatraro applauded Kolek’s poise, especially after the go-ahead home run.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Matt Olson hit the go-ahead homer in the ninth, Bryce Elder pitched six strong innings, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 on Tuesday night.
—CBS News, 6 May 2026
Last week, Polanco got the go-ahead to begin a running progression and has been able to run four times.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026
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“The go-ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20go-ahead. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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