give the go-ahead
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An earlier version of this article incorrectly said the regulator had yet to give the go-ahead.
From Barron's ● Dec. 12, 2025
As the judges have declined to give the go-ahead for the challenge, this ruling marks the end of the appeal process for Letby.
From BBC ● May 24, 2024
Anakara has made a series of demands that it says Sweden and Finland need to meet in order for it to give the go-ahead to the Nordic countries' memberships.
From Reuters ● Dec. 19, 2022
The club would also have to give the go-ahead to any sale were the investor to find a third party willing to buy his share.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 6, 2022
Otherwise, they wouldn’t give the go-ahead for the broadcast.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
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