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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White scored the go-ahead goal in the team’s 2-1 win over Los Angeles.
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Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
Anton Lundell had three points and Nate Schmidt scored the go-ahead goal with 8:52 left in regulation as the Panthers beat the Oilers 4-3 on Thursday night.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
Christian reclaimed the lead in the 24th minute when Lucey, a sophomore striker, charged in and was met by Ramona goalie Daniel Connelly, who could not secure the save as Lucey bounced in the go-ahead goal off an assist from senior forward Jeremiah Pekary.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Cities across the state have passed similar measures banning or restricting encampments following the U.S. Supreme Court giving the go-ahead in a ruling out of Grants Pass, Oregon.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
Anton Lundell had three points and Nate Schmidt scored the go-ahead goal with 8:52 left in regulation as the Panthers beat the Oilers 4-3 on Thursday night.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
Christian reclaimed the lead in the 24th minute when Lucey, a sophomore striker, charged in and was met by Ramona goalie Daniel Connelly, who could not secure the save as Lucey bounced in the go-ahead goal off an assist from senior forward Jeremiah Pekary.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Cities across the state have passed similar measures banning or restricting encampments following the U.S. Supreme Court giving the go-ahead in a ruling out of Grants Pass, Oregon.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
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“The go-ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20go-ahead. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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