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
• 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 | [e-mail], 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
• Hoffman caught a touchdown pass and ran for the go-ahead score.
  — Zach Cavanagh, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
• Riley drove the go-ahead blast over the wall in right-center field.
  — Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
• 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
• Dylan Beavers produced the go-ahead run in the 11th.
  — Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026