as in permitting
to give permission for or to approve of
as soon as the project is green-lighted, we'll schedule a planning meeting
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Energy infrastructure, workforce development, permitting processes, and supply chain visibility all become critical enablers.
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The university would still need to abide by permitting and regulatory requirements for developments.
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The order aimed to create a voluntary mechanism for AI companies to give the government early access to their most advanced systems, allowing officials to vet the models for security risks before their public release.
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They both were granted bail, allowing Brown to go on with his stadium tour this year.
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Swift and Kelce opted against having traditional bridesmaids and groomsmen.
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The news came a day before Liz reported on Hong Kong’s beleaguered cinema market finally having an upturn, with overall box office revenues increasing by 25% thanks to a strong line-up of local and Hollywood releases.
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“Green-lighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/green-lighting. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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