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Examples of green light in a Sentence
we were given the green light to use the town commons for our fund-raiser
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The credits scene ends with a red light turning off and a green light switching on.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Get ready for another round of red light, green light—Squid Game is back for Season 2.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Palm trees wrapped with green lights seem to give the appearance of a natural glow.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 26 Nov. 2024
The ocean energy inspired organizers of one of surfing's premier competitions, The Eddie Big Wave Invitational, to give the event a tentative green light for Sunday at Waimea Bay on Oahu, with confirmation expected at first light that morning, contest director Liam McNamara said.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 22 Dec. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
from the green traffic light which signals permission to proceed
First Known Use
1937, in the meaning defined above
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“Green light.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/green%20light. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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