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
In the case of Hungary, he said, the parliament would have to give the go-ahead to Ukraine, which has ambitions to join the EU within two years.
From Washington Times • Sep. 29, 2023
Earlier, Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Blaszczak urged Germany to give the go-ahead over the heavy armour.
From Reuters • Jan. 24, 2023
Otherwise, they wouldn’t give the go-ahead for the broadcast.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
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