How to Use the go-ahead in a Sentence

the go-ahead

noun
  • Lopez tag and scores the go-ahead run.
    — Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
  • But the go-ahead goal was not to be.
    — Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2026
  • As a bonus, who drove in the go-ahead run?
    — Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Benge came through with the go-ahead swing in all three.
    — ABC News, 18 May 2026
  • Benge came through with the go-ahead swing in all three.
    — CBS News, 19 May 2026
  • That brought in Sheets with the go-ahead run.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
  • But Smith was thrown out at the plate with the go-ahead run.
    — Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
  • The all-star shortstop then scored what was the go-ahead run at the time.
    — Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 1 May 2024
  • Ramirez then drove in the go-ahead run with a single with two outs in the ninth.
    — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Howell grounds to third to score Irish with the go-ahead run.
    — Nubyjas Wilborn | [email protected], al, 2 June 2023
  • Trapilo was hurt blocking on a pass play on the go-ahead drive.
    — Andrew Seligman, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Isbel hit the go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2025
  • And the winners’ colors get the go-ahead.
    — Donna Gordon Blankinship, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
  • And the winners’ colors get the go-ahead.
    — Donna Gordon Blankinship, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Hoffman caught a touchdown pass and ran for the go-ahead score.
    — Zach Cavanagh, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Freeman hit 3 for 5 and drove in the go-ahead run in the fifth.
    — Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
  • But that shouldn’t give you the go-ahead to manhandle your strands on wash day.
    — Lily Moe, Health, 7 Feb. 2024
  • Ostlund scored the go-ahead by floating a shot from the right point inside the near post.
    — CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
  • Highsmith scored 11 in the first half, then hit the go-ahead three in the fourth.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2024
  • That allowed Nick Kurtz to reach home as the go-ahead run.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
  • Two plays later, Swift scored the go-ahead touchdown.
    — Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Yohel Pozo brought home the go-ahead run with a two-out single.
    — Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2025
  • What was going on in your head before Jeff gave you the go-ahead to step in?
    — Nick Caruso, TVLine, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Freshman forward Williams drove the lane for a lay-up and the go-ahead points.
    — Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2025
  • What does Pierce need to see from O’Connell to get the go-ahead to play?
    — Tashan Reed, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
  • But Suzuki had a nice lead and beat the throw to second as the go-ahead run scored.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
  • The sophomore also drove in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning with a single.
    — Michael Huntley, Orange County Register, 7 May 2024
  • Fermin turned on the first pitch, a sinker inside, and drove it over the left field fence for the go-ahead homer.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 7 June 2026
  • The ball went into left field, allowing the go-ahead run to score from second.
    — Bill Plunkett, Orange County Register, 13 May 2024
  • Italy has given the go-ahead for a landmark Sicily bridge project.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2025

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