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noun

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Recent Examples of green-light
Noun
Kennedy’s confirmation was a green light for Trump’s assault on reproductive rights and a devastating blow to public health. Katherine Hartley, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2025 The series green light was secured by Garner coming on board as star and executive producer. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025 If the agency does not respond within that time-frame, the study is given a green light under the law. Christina Jewett, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025 Several mining companies whose copper, nickel, and other projects were denied or are awaiting approval are hoping for a green light to break ground under the new administration. Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for green-light
Recent Examples of Synonyms for green-light
Verb
  • And Michigan remembers the harmful EV mandates that have forced compliance rather than actually allowing a regulatory environment that permits innovation.
    CBS News, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2025
  • However, national parks would close, security reviews to help defend against hacking would stop, civil litigation in courts would stop, and environmental and permitting reviews would stop.
    Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The New York Court of Appeals, the state’s highest court, declined to grant permission to appeal, blocking further appeals.
    Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Even minor changes, like mounting shelves or hanging artwork, may require permission and must often be reversed upon moving out.
    True Tamplin, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Under the original 2015 nuclear deal, Iran was allowed to enrich uranium only up to 3.67% purity and maintain a stockpile of uranium of 661 pounds.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Since the flavors were allowed to meld for an extended amount of braising time, the thyme, aromatic vegetables, and meat drippings really infused the sauce.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • All the mayors, Johnson included, were effective in arguing that their cities’ law enforcement officers cooperate routinely with the feds in enforcing criminal warrants for people in the country without authorization.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
  • A couple was arrested after allegedly attempting to board an American Airlines flight without authorization, leading to a physical altercation in which one individual allegedly threw coffee on an airline staff member, police said.
    Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The sheriff's office has no jurisdiction over the case but sent detectives to the island to assist local investigators.
    Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Goodman has a nervy start, with an errant pass out of play.
    Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The auction proceeded despite fierce opposition from thousands of artists, who have argued AI models of exploiting human creativity without consent.
    Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Volunteers must be 21 and consent to background check.
    Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Should Chinese companies bypass sanctions and face stricter enforcement measures that eventually close these loopholes, Nvidia’s revenues could be affected.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
  • However, political instability and lingering sanctions from a 2023 military coup could slow progress.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025

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“Green-light.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/green-light. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.

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