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veto

[vee-toh] / ˈvi toʊ /




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She told BBC Radio 4's Radical podcast that while she could not veto decisions, she could scrutinise and advise ministers to make sure decisions also benefited people who were not yet born.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

According to a White House report, Washington holds veto power over NABEP's board of directors, the majority of whom must be US citizens.

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

Peres said in a statement that the veto will force fire victims to “wait for accountability and justice.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

It’s almost like he doesn’t know he has a veto.

From Salon ● Sep. 24, 2026

“You’re all good to go here, Mateo. Gonna have to veto this for myself.”

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera

The American Property Casualty Insurance Association, a large industry trade group, did not respond to a request for comment on the vetoes, but voiced support for Allen’s non-renewal bill.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

It began in the early 1980s in an attempt to break a deadlock between two candidates whose bids were shut down by vetoes.

From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026

“Reforms such as harmonizing VAT rules or establishing a common consolidated corporate tax base remain stuck because of national vetoes, leaving firms to navigate a maze of fragmented tax regimes,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025

There were 13 votes in favor of the text, which Washington heralded after the vote as "historic and constructive," with Russia and China abstaining and no vetoes.

From Barron's ● Nov. 17, 2025

After Coin vetoes a dinner, entertainment, and alcohol, Plutarch yells, “What’s the point of the propo if no one’s having any fun!”

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

Newsom vetoed a separate bill, AB 2301, as he has done with similar measures three times since 2024.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

Despite neo-Nazis frequently flocking to the address, its last private owner, Gerlinde Pommer, vetoed any transformation of the house and contested its expropriation by the state until the very end.

From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026

Maine Gov. Janet Mills, a Democrat, vetoed a bill earlier this year that would have halted construction of new data centers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

Constitution, a bill becomes law about 10 days after it has been presented to the president, even without a signature, as long as it is not vetoed.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026

Michael liked the first city they passed, but this was vetoed because everyone doubted quick first judgments.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury

She would do her country a service by vetoing the blunder.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 11, 2025

Gov. Gavin Newsom wrapped up the 2025 legislative session with the usual flurry of activity, signing several important environmental, energy and climate bills and vetoing others ahead of Monday’s deadline.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2025

While vetoing the bill, Walz announced he was commissioning a study of the drivers’ working conditions.

From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2024

It has stopped vetoing condemnatory resolutions at the United Nations.

From BBC ● May 8, 2024

In signing or vetoing bills passed by Congress the president shares in legislation, and is virtually a third house.

From Civil Government in the United States Considered with Some Reference to Its Origins by John Fiske


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