as in permitted
to give permission for or to approve of
as soon as the project is green-lighted, we'll schedule a planning meeting
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The Yankees have permitted 20 unearned runs in their last 10 games after giving up 22 in their first 74 games.
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Getting into the fair may also be a barrier as portions of the National Mall site are fenced off ahead of the July 4 fireworks celebrations, and attendees are required to register, though walk-ups are permitted, according to the Freedom 250 website.
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The Nationals allowed 10 consecutive batters to reach base, eight of them via hits, including three extra-base hits and the two pivotal home runs.
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The team will now be allowed to travel to Seattle two days before the game, allowing for an extra day beyond the 24-hour window given to Team Melli for its first two games.
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The jewelry designer and mother of two had a lumpectomy, underwent radiation and took Tamoxifen to reduce her risk of recurrence.
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Unlike Brazil, the Philippines has never had a player make a meaningful impact on the professional game, especially on the women’s side.
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“Green-lighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/green-lighted. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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